| Measure | Pasadena (CA)California, United States Remove Pasadena (CA) | BurbankCalifornia, United States Remove Burbank |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 6.3 | 5.5 |
| Connector Score | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Safety | 7.0 | 7.8 |
| Affordability | 1.9 | 1.4 |
| Transportation | 9.0 | 7.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 7.5 | 4.5 |
| Walkability | 8.0 | 3.7 |
| Things to do | 6.3 | 6.0 |
| Food & dining | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| Places to stay | 6.0 | 5.9 |
| Nature & outdoors | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Scenic value | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Family friendliness | 6.9 | 8.1 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 6.3 | 5.5 |
| Nightlife | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 4.9 | 4.7 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 8.8 | 7.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $173 | $170 |
| Mid-range | $255 | $250 |
| Luxury | $497 | $421 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 153 | 168 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $2,450 | $2,400 |
| Median home price | $1,093,300 | $1,200,000 |
| Population | 136K | 103K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Train Airport | Drive Train Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Pasadena (CA) | — | 20 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Car-free travel | Families |
| Known for | Mountains & hiking, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Pro sports, Shopping, Family & kids | Mountains & hiking, Theme & amusement parks, Food scene, Shopping, Family & kids |
| When to go | Peak: New Year's Rose Parade and Rose Bowl pe… | Peak: Summer and holidays |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.