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

Pasadena

Texas

Score6.7/10

Wins

8/12

Median Home

$225k

Jobs

+2.5%

City B

Salinas

California

Score6.4/10

Wins

4/12

Median Home

$620k

Jobs

+2.1%

Home price

+176%

Salinas vs Pasadena

Job growth

-0.4pp

Salinas vs Pasadena

Schools

-0.4

Salinas vs Pasadena

Detailed comparison

Pasadena Salinas

Costs

3–0

Pasadena

Win$225k

Median Home Price

$620k

Salinas

Pasadena

Win$1,300/mo

Median Rent

$2,400/mo

Salinas

Pasadena

Win84

Cost Index

118

Salinas

Quality of Life

2–3

Pasadena

Win6.5/10

Schools

6.1/10

Salinas

Pasadena

Win6.3/10

Safety

5.6/10

Salinas

Pasadena

Walk Score

60 Win

Salinas

Pasadena

Bike Score

62 Win

Salinas

Pasadena

Transit Score

38 Win

Salinas

Opportunity

2–0

Pasadena

Win2.5%

Job Growth

2.1%

Salinas

Pasadena

Win6.7/10

Nabelly Score

6.4/10

Salinas

Demographics

1–1

Pasadena

151,227

Population

163,542 Win

Salinas

Pasadena

Win44

Area (sq mi)

Salinas

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The verdict

Pasadena, TX wins 8 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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