Rockville, MD 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.
Rockville
69.9
#1160 nationally
South Pasadena
63.6
#1760 nationally
Rockville leads in cost of living index (157 vs 228). Rockville leads in crime level (4.1 vs 5.8). South Pasadena leads in walk score (67 vs 56).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rockville, MD | South Pasadena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1160) | 63.6 (#1760) |
| Population | 67,297 | 25,623 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $615,698 | $1,707,701 |
| Median Household Income | $122,470 | $127,882 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 157 | 228 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.3 | D+32.9 |
D+
69.9 Score
Rockville, MD
Maryland community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$615,698
Population
67,297
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
56
Northeast
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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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