Pasadena, TX vs Worcester, MA
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
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Worcester leads in walk score (62 vs 43). Pasadena leads in median household income ($64,698 vs $52,891). Pasadena leads in cost of living index (94 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pasadena, TX | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#490) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 146,716 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $218,827 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $64,698 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 15.5 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+10.0 |
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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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66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
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Northeast
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