Brentwood, CA vs Hazleton, PA
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.
Brentwood
62.1
#1873 nationally
Hazleton
76.8
#312 nationally
Brentwood leads in median household income ($134,689 vs $39,362). Hazleton leads in cost of living index (89 vs 173). Hazleton leads in average commute (22.9 min vs 41.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brentwood, CA | Hazleton, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.1 (#1873) | 76.8 (#312) |
| Population | 65,126 | 30,037 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $794,713 | $224,239 |
| Median Household Income | $134,689 | $39,362 |
| Average Commute | 41.1 min | 22.9 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 6.6 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | R+19.2 |
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62.1 Score
Brentwood, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$794,713
Population
65,126
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Pacific
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C
76.8 Score
Hazleton, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$224,239
Population
30,037
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
64
Northeast
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