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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
Peoria
Illinois
Score6.3/10
Wins
7/12
Median Home
$155k
Jobs
+1.2%
City B
Pasadena
Texas
Score6.7/10
Wins
5/12
Median Home
$225k
Jobs
+2.5%
Home price
+45%
Pasadena vs Peoria
Job growth
+1.3pp
Pasadena vs Peoria
Schools
+0.5
Pasadena vs Peoria
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Detailed comparison

Costs

30
Peoria
Win$155k
Median Home Price
$225k
Pasadena
Peoria
Win$900/mo
Median Rent
$1,300/mo
Pasadena
Peoria
Win78
Cost Index
84
Pasadena

Quality of Life

32
Peoria
6/10
Schools
6.5/10 Win
Pasadena
Peoria
5.5/10
Safety
6.3/10 Win
Pasadena
Peoria
Win46
Walk Score
42
Pasadena
Peoria
Win48
Bike Score
40
Pasadena
Peoria
Win28
Transit Score
22
Pasadena

Opportunity

02
Peoria
1.2%
Job Growth
2.5% Win
Pasadena
Peoria
6.3/10
Nabelly Score
6.7/10 Win
Pasadena

Demographics

11
Peoria
111,388
Population
151,227 Win
Pasadena
Peoria
Win49
Area (sq mi)
44
Pasadena

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The verdict

Peoria, IL wins 7 of 12 metrics.

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