Central, LA 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.
Pleasant Hill
64.1
#1719 nationally
Pleasant Hill leads in walk score (54 vs 7). Central leads in cost of living index (107 vs 191). Pleasant Hill leads in median household income ($137,685 vs $82,714).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central, LA | Pleasant Hill, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,781 | 33,802 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $992,042 |
| Median Household Income | $82,714 | $137,685 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 191 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+11.1 | D+38.0 |
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Score
Central, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Population
29,781
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
7
Median Income
$82,714
Southeast
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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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