South Pasadena, CA vs Walla Walla, WA

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.

South Pasadena

63.6

#1760 nationally

vs

Walla Walla

71.6

#969 nationally

Walla Walla leads in average commute (12.9 min vs 30.6 min). South Pasadena leads in median household income ($127,882 vs $58,179). Walla Walla leads in cost of living index (111 vs 228).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric South Pasadena, CA Walla Walla, WA
WhereAtHome Score 63.6 (#1760) 71.6 (#969)
Population 25,623 33,339
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,707,701 $420,895
Median Household Income $127,882 $58,179
Average Commute 30.6 min 12.9 min
Walk Score 67 47
Crime Level 5.8 7.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 228 111
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 R+8.1