Brandon, MS 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.

Brandon

77.5

#239 nationally

vs

Pleasant Hill

64.1

#1719 nationally

Pleasant Hill leads in walk score (54 vs 11). Brandon leads in crime level (2.4 vs 6.5). Brandon leads in cost of living index (98 vs 191).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Brandon, MS Pleasant Hill, CA
WhereAtHome Score 77.5 (#239) 64.1 (#1719)
Population 25,719 33,802
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $291,089 $992,042
Median Household Income $89,051 $137,685
Average Commute 25.6 min 32.3 min
Walk Score 11 54
Crime Level 2.4 6.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 98 191
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+47.1 D+38.0