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Two cities. One clear winner.
Search any two US cities. Compare 12 metrics side-by-side. Shareable results.
City A
City B
City A
Pasadena
Texas
Wins
6/12
Median Home
$225k
Jobs
+2.5%
City B
Columbia
South Carolina
Wins
4/12
Median Home
$241k
Jobs
+2.6%
Home price
+7%
Columbia vs Pasadena
Job growth
+0.1pp
Columbia vs Pasadena
Schools
-0.1
Columbia vs Pasadena
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Detailed comparison
Pasadena Columbia
Costs
2–0Pasadena
Win$225k
Median Home Price
$241k
ColumbiaPasadena
$1,300/mo
Median Rent
$1,300/mo
ColumbiaPasadena
Win84
Cost Index
86
ColumbiaQuality of Life
3–1Pasadena
Win6.5/10
Schools
6.4/10
ColumbiaPasadena
Win6.3/10
Safety
5.8/10
ColumbiaPasadena
Win42
Walk Score
38
ColumbiaPasadena
40
Bike Score
44 Win
ColumbiaPasadena
22
Transit Score
22
ColumbiaOpportunity
0–2Pasadena
2.5%
Job Growth
2.6% Win
ColumbiaPasadena
6.7/10
Nabelly Score
6.9/10 Win
ColumbiaDemographics
1–1Pasadena
Win151,227
Population
138,053
ColumbiaPasadena
44
Area (sq mi)
134 Win
ColumbiaLifestyle radar
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The verdict
Pasadena, TX wins 6 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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