Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Pasadena, TX
VS
Suffolk, VA
🏆 Suffolk leads 13 of 23 categories
Pasadena
Texas
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$64,698
Violent Crime Index
149⚠ High
Population
150,620 ✓ Larger
Suffolk
Virginia
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
97.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$87,758 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
98 ✓ Safer
Population
94,856
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Pasadena, TX
Pros
Homes cost $143k less ($171,600 vs $314,400)
Rent averages $217/mo less ($1,159 vs $1,376)
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
Milder winters — January highs near 64°F vs 49°F
Smaller class sizes — 13.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Suffolk by $23,060/yr
Violent crime (566.1/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher unemployment (8.9% vs 6.3%)
Cost of living runs 3% higher than Suffolk
Suffolk, VA
Pros
34% less violent crime than Pasadena
Households earn $23,060 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.6 pts lower (6.3%)
More college-educated — 32.1% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 87°F vs 93°F
3% cheaper overall cost of living than Pasadena
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $314,400
Higher rents — median is $1,376/mo
Longer commutes — 29.6 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Pasadena
Median Home Value
$143k less
$171,600 vs $314,400
Pasadena
Summer Heat
6.1°F warmer
July avg high 92.9°F vs 86.8°F
Suffolk
Cost of Living
3% cheaper
COL index 97.4 vs 100.2 (100 = US avg)
Suffolk
Median Income
$23,060
$87,758 vs $64,698/yr
Suffolk
Violent Crime
34% lower
371.0 vs 566.1 per 100k
Suffolk
Unemployment
2.6 pp lower
6.3% vs 8.9% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Pasadena, TX | Suffolk, VA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 100.2⚠ High | 97.4 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $171,600 ✓ Lower | $314,400⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,159 ✓ Lower | $1,376⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $64,698 | $87,758 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.9%⚠ High | 6.3%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 25.7 min ✓ Shorter | 29.6 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 8.7% ✓ Higher | 7.9% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 134⚠ High | 89 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 149⚠ High | 98 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 112⚠ High | 75 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (87) | B (99) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 13.0:1 ✓ Smaller | 14.5:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 15.9% | 32.1% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 73.0% | 91.2% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | PASADENA ISD | Suffolk City Public Schools |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 63.8°F ✓ Warmer | 49.3°F |
| Avg High — July | 92.9°F ✓ Warmer | 86.8°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 57.1" | 51.8" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 5.8" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 150,620 ✓ Larger | 94,856 |
| Median Age | 32.6 | 38.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 53.8% | 70.4% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 28.5% ✓ More | 23.6% |
| Over 65 | 11.2% | 14.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Pasadena's cost of living index is 100.2 vs Suffolk's 97.4 (US average = 100).
Suffolk is 3% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Suffolk leads 13 of 23 categories. Pasadena wins 10 and Suffolk 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 Suffolk or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($171,600 vs $314,400 median home), income ($64,698 vs $87,758), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Pasadena, TX and Suffolk, VA are about 1,173 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.