2025 Compare Cities Job Market:
South Pasadena, CA vs San Rafael, CA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Job Growth in San Rafael has been positive.
- San Rafael has 2.3% more unemployment than South Pasadena.
- San Rafael job growth has increased by 1.9% in the past 10 years.
 South Pasadena, CASan Rafael, CAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth33.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-10.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-12.2%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-9.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-3.9%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for South Pasadena    6 Reviews

i grew up in south pas, i’m currently 20. this is not a good place for individual expression. the old white people will stare you down no matter what it is that you’re  More

   |    Reply

I lived in South Pasadena from 2000-2009 and I really took it for granted until I moved. I relocated from the Midwest and I initially lived in Culver City for about  More

   |    Reply

Over 16 years ago

Because of the historic nature of the neigborhoods in South Pas, it appears in many films, TV and commercials. Halloween was filmed here, as well as dozens of movies.  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of South Pasadena

Reviews for San Rafael    7 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

San Rafael is only 30 minutes from downtown San Francisco, but the weather is completely different. It's sunny most of the year, including in the summer when the city  More

   |    Reply

Over 15 years ago

I feal very safe in this town. I think getting stopped for talking on your cell phone while driving is a big deal here. Thats about all I can  More

   |    Reply

Over 17 years ago

Cost of living too high. Unfriendly  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of San Rafael


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.