Reno, NV 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.
Reno
67.4
#1431 nationally
South Pasadena
63.6
#1760 nationally
Reno leads in cost of living index (112 vs 228). South Pasadena leads in median household income ($127,882 vs $68,521). Reno leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 30.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Reno, NV | South Pasadena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1431) | 63.6 (#1760) |
| Population | 273,448 | 25,623 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $576,945 | $1,707,701 |
| Median Household Income | $68,521 | $127,882 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 67 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 5.8 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 228 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.0 | D+32.9 |
D+
67.4 Score
Reno, NV
Biggest Little City with big potential
Median Home
$576,945
Population
273,448
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C+
West
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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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