Pasadena, TX vs Rock Island, IL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Pasadena
75.2
#490 nationally
Rock Island
81.7
#39 nationally
Rock Island leads in average commute (19.2 min vs 25.7 min). Pasadena leads in median household income ($64,698 vs $55,732). Rock Island leads in cost of living index (89 vs 94).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pasadena, TX | Rock Island, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#490) | 81.7 (#39) |
| Population | 146,716 | 36,132 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $218,827 | $129,626 |
| Median Household Income | $64,698 | $55,732 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 19.2 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 15.5 | 14.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+9.6 |
C
75.2 Score
Pasadena, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$218,827
Population
146,716
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Southwest
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B-
81.7 Score
Rock Island, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$129,626
Population
36,132
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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