Phoenix, AZ 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.
Phoenix
66.7
#1514 nationally
South Pasadena
63.6
#1760 nationally
Phoenix leads in cost of living index (106 vs 228). South Pasadena leads in median household income ($127,882 vs $65,891). South Pasadena leads in walk score (67 vs 41).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Phoenix, AZ | South Pasadena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1514) | 63.6 (#1760) |
| Population | 1,650,070 | 25,623 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $408,770 | $1,707,701 |
| Median Household Income | $65,891 | $127,882 |
| Average Commute | 26.7 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 67 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 5.8 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 228 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+32.9 |
D
66.7 Score
Phoenix, AZ
Valley of the Sun with explosive growth
Median Home
$408,770
Population
1,650,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southwest
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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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