Pasadena, TX vs St. Paul, MN
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
St. Paul
66.9
#1493 nationally
Pasadena leads in cost of living index (94 vs 105). St. Paul leads in average commute (23.1 min vs 25.7 min). Pasadena leads in crime level (15.5 vs 16.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pasadena, TX | St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#490) | 66.9 (#1493) |
| Population | 146,716 | 303,820 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $218,827 | $299,582 |
| Median Household Income | $64,698 | $69,919 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 15.5 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+12.9 |
Data coverage note: St. Paul is missing data for 1 metric that Pasadena has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
66.9 Score
St. Paul, MN
Growing Minnesota city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$299,582
Population
303,820
Crime
High
Median Income
$69,919
Midwest
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