Pasadena, TX vs Springfield, MO

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

vs

Springfield

70.1

#1138 nationally

Pasadena leads in crime level (15.5 vs 32.3). Pasadena leads in median household income ($64,698 vs $43,450). Springfield leads in average commute (18.1 min vs 25.7 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Pasadena, TX Springfield, MO
WhereAtHome Score 75.2 (#490) 70.1 (#1138)
Population 146,716 170,188
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $218,827 $246,969
Median Household Income $64,698 $43,450
Average Commute 25.7 min 18.1 min
Walk Score 43 39
Crime Level 15.5 32.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 94 88
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+5.5 R+20.8