Benicia, 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.
Benicia
66.9
#1481 nationally
Pleasant Hill
64.1
#1719 nationally
Benicia leads in crime level (3.7 vs 6.5). Pleasant Hill leads in walk score (54 vs 34). Benicia leads in cost of living index (168 vs 191).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Benicia, CA | Pleasant Hill, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1481) | 64.1 (#1719) |
| Population | 26,429 | 33,802 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,805 | $992,042 |
| Median Household Income | $124,375 | $137,685 |
| Average Commute | 33.5 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 168 | 191 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.0 | D+38.0 |
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66.9 Score
Benicia, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,805
Population
26,429
Crime
Low
Walk Score
34
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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