Pasadena, TX vs San Gabriel, CA
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
San Gabriel
65.3
#1644 nationally
San Gabriel leads in crime level (5.0 vs 15.5). Pasadena leads in cost of living index (94 vs 175). San Gabriel leads in walk score (74 vs 43).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pasadena, TX | San Gabriel, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#490) | 65.3 (#1644) |
| Population | 146,716 | 37,732 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $218,827 | $1,112,802 |
| Median Household Income | $64,698 | $84,056 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 29.3 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 74 |
| Crime Level | 15.5 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 175 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+32.9 |
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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D
65.3 Score
San Gabriel, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,112,802
Population
37,732
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
74
Pacific
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