Alameda, CA vs Pleasant Hill, 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.
Alameda
63.4
#1768 nationally
Pleasant Hill
64.1
#1719 nationally
Pleasant Hill leads in crime level (6.5 vs 8.7). Alameda leads in walk score (68 vs 54). Pleasant Hill leads in cost of living index (191 vs 206).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alameda, CA | Pleasant Hill, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.4 (#1768) | 64.1 (#1719) |
| Population | 75,353 | 33,802 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,156,096 | $992,042 |
| Median Household Income | $129,917 | $137,685 |
| Average Commute | 33.4 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 206 | 191 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+38.0 |
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63.4 Score
Alameda, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,156,096
Population
75,353
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Pacific
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64.1 Score
Pleasant Hill, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$992,042
Population
33,802
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Pacific
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