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Measure Pasadena (CA)California, United States Remove Pasadena (CA)
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 6.3
Connector Score 8.5
Safety 7.0
Affordability 1.9
Transportation 9.0
Car-free friendliness 7.5
Walkability 8.0
Things to do 6.3
Food & dining 5.8
Places to stay 6.0
Nature & outdoors 4.0
Scenic value 4.5
Family friendliness 6.9
Solo-traveler friendliness 6.3
Nightlife 3.8
Remote-work friendliness 4.9
Road-trip convenience 6.5
Train-trip convenience 8.8
Bus-trip convenience 1.5
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $173
Mid-range $255
Luxury $497
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 153
Typical 1-bedroom rent $2,450
Population 136K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Train Airport
Car recommended —
Character
Best for Car-free travel
Known for Mountains & hiking, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Pro sports, Shopping, Family & kids
When to go Peak: New Year's Rose Parade and Rose Bowl pe…

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