Bend, OR 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.
Bend
67.8
#1376 nationally
Pleasanton
64.1
#1720 nationally
Pleasanton leads in median household income ($181,639 vs $82,671). Bend leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 34.3 min). Bend leads in cost of living index (134 vs 231).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bend, OR | Pleasanton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1376) | 64.1 (#1720) |
| Population | 104,557 | 74,653 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $732,894 | $1,530,327 |
| Median Household Income | $82,671 | $181,639 |
| Average Commute | 17.1 min | 34.3 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 231 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.1 | D+53.6 |
D+
67.8 Score
Bend, OR
Mid-size Oregon city with community character
Median Home
$732,894
Population
104,557
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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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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