Compare Cities
Two cities. One clear winner.
Search any two US cities. Compare 12 metrics side-by-side. Shareable results.
City A
City B
City A
Dayton
Ohio
Wins
7/12
Median Home
$168k
Jobs
+1.6%
City B
Pasadena
Texas
Wins
5/12
Median Home
$225k
Jobs
+2.5%
Home price
+34%
Pasadena vs Dayton
Job growth
+0.9pp
Pasadena vs Dayton
Schools
+0.3
Pasadena vs Dayton
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Detailed comparison
Dayton Pasadena
Costs
3–0Dayton
Win$168k
Median Home Price
$225k
PasadenaDayton
Win$950/mo
Median Rent
$1,300/mo
PasadenaDayton
Win76
Cost Index
84
PasadenaQuality of Life
3–2Dayton
6.2/10
Schools
6.5/10 Win
PasadenaDayton
5.4/10
Safety
6.3/10 Win
PasadenaDayton
Win48
Walk Score
42
PasadenaDayton
Win46
Bike Score
40
PasadenaDayton
Win30
Transit Score
22
PasadenaOpportunity
0–2Dayton
1.6%
Job Growth
2.5% Win
PasadenaDayton
6.5/10
Nabelly Score
6.7/10 Win
PasadenaDemographics
1–1Dayton
137,644
Population
151,227 Win
PasadenaDayton
Win56
Area (sq mi)
44
PasadenaLifestyle radar
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The verdict
Dayton, OH wins 7 of 12 metrics.
Based on cost, quality of life, opportunity and demographics. Explore the full city profile for schools, neighborhoods, real estate and more.
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