Claremont, CA vs Pittsfield, MA
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.
Claremont
61.8
#1888 nationally
Pittsfield
72.6
#864 nationally
Claremont leads in median household income ($115,091 vs $66,859). Pittsfield leads in cost of living index (107 vs 173). Pittsfield leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 27.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Claremont, CA | Pittsfield, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.8 (#1888) | 72.6 (#864) |
| Population | 35,640 | 43,076 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,037,849 | $313,325 |
| Median Household Income | $115,091 | $66,859 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 13.7 | 14.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+39.9 |
D-
61.8 Score
Claremont, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,037,849
Population
35,640
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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C-
72.6 Score
Pittsfield, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$313,325
Population
43,076
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Northeast
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