Alabaster, AL vs Pleasanton, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Alabaster
74.7
#560 nationally
Pleasanton
64.1
#1720 nationally
Pleasanton leads in walk score (42 vs 10). Alabaster leads in cost of living index (98 vs 231). Pleasanton leads in median household income ($181,639 vs $89,423).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alabaster, AL | Pleasanton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#560) | 64.1 (#1720) |
| Population | 34,107 | 74,653 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $308,363 | $1,530,327 |
| Median Household Income | $89,423 | $181,639 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 34.3 min |
| Walk Score | 10 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 2.7 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 231 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.8 | D+53.6 |
C
74.7 Score
Alabaster, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$308,363
Population
34,107
Crime
Low
Walk Score
10
Southeast
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D
64.1 Score
Pleasanton, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,530,327
Population
74,653
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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