Marysville WA vs Pasadena TX — Cost of Living, Crime & Income Comparison 2026

Updated May 2026 · Source: US Census ACS 5-Year (2023), FBI CDE (2023), BLS OEWS (2024)

Marysville, WA

Washington · Population: N/A

Median HH IncomeN/A
Median Home Price$636,601
UnemploymentN/A
Bachelor's+N/A

Pasadena, TX

Texas · Population: 125,983

Median HH Income$112,470
Median Home Price$218,978
Unemployment3.1%
Bachelor's+47.4%

Detailed Comparison

Demographics

Population

Marysville

N/A

Pasadena

125,983

Pop. Density / sq mi

Lower = more space

Marysville

N/A

Pasadena

N/A

Median Age

Marysville

N/A

Pasadena

36.5

Foreign Born

Marysville

N/A

Pasadena

19.3%

White

Marysville

N/A

Pasadena

45.5%

Black

Marysville

N/A

Pasadena

18.1%

Asian

Marysville

N/A

Pasadena

17.0%

Hispanic

Marysville

N/A

Pasadena

25.4%

Spanish at Home

Marysville

N/A

Pasadena

N/A

Metric	Marysville, WA	Pasadena, TX	Better
Population	N/A	125,983	-
Pop. Density / sq miLower = more space	N/A	N/A	-
Median Age	N/A	36.5	-
Foreign Born	N/A	19.3%	-
White	N/A	45.5%	-
Black	N/A	18.1%	-
Asian	N/A	17.0%	-
Hispanic	N/A	25.4%	-
Spanish at Home	N/A	N/A	-

Economy

Median HH Income

Marysville

N/A

Pasadena

$112,470

Per Capita Income

Marysville

N/A

Pasadena

$49,845

Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)

BEA MSA-level

Marysville

$76,120

Marysville +

Pasadena

$63,758

Unemployment Rate

Marysville

N/A

Pasadena

3.1%

Poverty Rate

Marysville

N/A

Pasadena

4.2%

Bachelor's Degree+

Marysville

N/A

Pasadena

47.4%

Metric	Marysville, WA	Pasadena, TX	Better
Median HH Income	N/A	$112,470	-
Per Capita Income	N/A	$49,845	-
Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)BEA MSA-level	$76,120	$63,758	Marysville +
Unemployment Rate	N/A	3.1%	-
Poverty Rate	N/A	4.2%	-
Bachelor's Degree+	N/A	47.4%	-

Housing

Median Home Value

Zillow ZHVI / Census ACS

Marysville

$636,601

Pasadena

$218,978

Pasadena +

Homeownership Rate

Marysville

N/A

Pasadena

76.6%

Metric	Marysville, WA	Pasadena, TX	Better
Median Home ValueZillow ZHVI / Census ACS	$636,601	$218,978	Pasadena +
Homeownership Rate	N/A	76.6%	-

Safety

Violent Crime / 100K

FBI CDE (state-level est.)

Marysville

383

Marysville +

Pasadena

442

Property Crime / 100K

FBI CDE (state-level est.)

Marysville

3409

Pasadena

2339

Pasadena +

Metric	Marysville, WA	Pasadena, TX	Better
Violent Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.)	383	442	Marysville +
Property Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.)	3409	2339	Pasadena +

Health

Obesity Rate

CDC PLACES

Marysville

32.4%

Marysville +

Pasadena

39.1%

Diabetes Rate

CDC PLACES

Marysville

9.1%

Marysville +

Pasadena

14.6%

Poor Mental Health

CDC PLACES — 14+ days/month

Marysville

17.7%

Marysville +

Pasadena

17.8%

No Health Insurance

CDC PLACES

Marysville

8.8%

Marysville +

Pasadena

32.1%

Binge Drinking

CDC PLACES

Marysville

16.9%

Marysville +

Pasadena

17.1%

Current Smokers

CDC PLACES

Marysville

11.5%

Marysville +

Pasadena

14.6%

Metric	Marysville, WA	Pasadena, TX	Better
Obesity RateCDC PLACES	32.4%	39.1%	Marysville +
Diabetes RateCDC PLACES	9.1%	14.6%	Marysville +
Poor Mental HealthCDC PLACES — 14+ days/month	17.7%	17.8%	Marysville +
No Health InsuranceCDC PLACES	8.8%	32.1%	Marysville +
Binge DrinkingCDC PLACES	16.9%	17.1%	Marysville +
Current SmokersCDC PLACES	11.5%	14.6%	Marysville +

Climate

Avg Annual Temp

NOAA 1991–2020 normal

Marysville

N/A

Pasadena

N/A

Annual Precipitation

NOAA 1991–2020 normal

Marysville

N/A

Pasadena

N/A

Metric	Marysville, WA	Pasadena, TX	Better
Avg Annual TempNOAA 1991–2020 normal	N/A	N/A	-
Annual PrecipitationNOAA 1991–2020 normal	N/A	N/A	-

Air Quality

PM2.5 Annual Avg

EPA AQS (state-level est.)

Marysville

7.5 µg/m³

Marysville +

Pasadena

9.2 µg/m³

Good Air Days

AQI ≤ 50

Marysville

75.0%

Marysville +

Pasadena

55.0%

Metric	Marysville, WA	Pasadena, TX	Better
PM2.5 Annual AvgEPA AQS (state-level est.)	7.5 µg/m³	9.2 µg/m³	Marysville +
Good Air DaysAQI ≤ 50	75.0%	55.0%	Marysville +

Commute

Mean Commute Time

Census ACS

Marysville

N/A

Pasadena

36.1 min

Metric	Marysville, WA	Pasadena, TX	Better
Mean Commute TimeCensus ACS	N/A	36.1 min	-

Which City is Right for You?

Pasadena offers more affordable housing with a median home price of $218,978. On public safety, Marysville is safer with a violent crime rate of 383 per 100,000 residents, compared to 442 in Pasadena. Marysville has cleaner air (PM2.5 avg 7.5 µg/m³). For overall health outcomes, Marysville scores better with a lower obesity rate of 32.4%.

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