Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Pasadena, TX
VS
Roswell, GA
🏆 Roswell leads 13 of 23 categories
Pasadena
Texas
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$64,698
Violent Crime Index
149⚠ High
Population
150,620 ✓ Larger
Roswell
Georgia
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$122,924 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
42 ✓ Safer
Population
92,770
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Pasadena, TX
Pros
Homes cost $308k less ($171,600 vs $479,400)
Rent averages $460/mo less ($1,159 vs $1,619)
Commutes run 3 min shorter each way
Milder winters — January highs near 64°F vs 52°F
Cons
Median income trails Roswell by $58,226/yr
Violent crime (566.1/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher unemployment (8.9% vs 4.3%)
Roswell, GA
Pros
Households earn $58,226 more per year on average
72% less violent crime than Pasadena
More college-educated — 63.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Stronger job market — unemployment is 4.6 pts lower (4.3%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (160.1 vs 380/100k)
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $479,400
Higher rents — median is $1,619/mo
Longer commutes — 29.1 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Pasadena
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 100.2 vs 100.9 (100 = US avg)
Pasadena
Median Home Value
$308k less
$171,600 vs $479,400
Pasadena
Summer Heat
3.5°F warmer
July avg high 92.9°F vs 89.4°F
Roswell
Median Income
$58,226
$122,924 vs $64,698/yr
Roswell
Violent Crime
72% lower
160.1 vs 566.1 per 100k
Roswell
Unemployment
4.6 pp lower
4.3% vs 8.9% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Pasadena, TX | Roswell, GA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 100.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 100.9⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $171,600 ✓ Lower | $479,400⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,159 ✓ Lower | $1,619⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $64,698 | $122,924 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.9%⚠ High | 4.3%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 25.7 min ✓ Shorter | 29.1 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 8.7% | 25.2% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 134⚠ High | 45 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 149⚠ High | 42 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 112⚠ High | 49 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (87) | A- (117) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 13.0:1 ✓ Smaller | 14.1:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 15.9% | 63.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 73.0% | 94.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | PASADENA ISD | Fulton County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 63.8°F ✓ Warmer | 51.9°F |
| Avg High — July | 92.9°F ✓ Warmer | 89.4°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 57.1" | 53.5" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 1.3" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 150,620 ✓ Larger | 92,770 |
| Median Age | 32.6 | 40.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 53.8% | 70.8% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 28.5% ✓ More | 24.0% |
| Over 65 | 11.2% | 15.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Pasadena's cost of living index is 100.2 vs Roswell's 100.9 (US average = 100).
Pasadena is 1% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Roswell leads 13 of 23 categories. Pasadena wins 10 and Roswell wins 13. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Pasadena to Roswell or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($171,600 vs $479,400 median home), income ($64,698 vs $122,924), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Pasadena, TX and Roswell, GA are about 702 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.