Pasco, WA vs South Pasadena, 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.
Pasco
69.2
#1243 nationally
South Pasadena
63.6
#1760 nationally
Pasco leads in cost of living index (98 vs 228). South Pasadena leads in walk score (67 vs 32). South Pasadena leads in median household income ($127,882 vs $68,924).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pasco, WA | South Pasadena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.2 (#1243) | 63.6 (#1760) |
| Population | 81,482 | 25,623 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $421,383 | $1,707,701 |
| Median Household Income | $68,924 | $127,882 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 67 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 5.8 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 228 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.7 | D+32.9 |
D+
69.2 Score
Pasco, WA
Growing Tri-Cities hub
Median Home
$421,383
Population
81,482
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C+
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D
63.6 Score
South Pasadena, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,707,701
Population
25,623
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
67
Pacific
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