Columbus, IN 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.
Columbus
81.7
#37 nationally
Pleasant Hill
64.1
#1719 nationally
Columbus leads in crime level (0.4 vs 6.5). Columbus leads in cost of living index (96 vs 191). Pleasant Hill leads in walk score (54 vs 29).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbus, IN | Pleasant Hill, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.7 (#37) | 64.1 (#1719) |
| Population | 51,522 | 33,802 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,533 | $992,042 |
| Median Household Income | $75,114 | $137,685 |
| Average Commute | 18.1 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 0.4 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 191 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.3 | D+38.0 |
B-
81.7 Score
Columbus, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$281,533
Population
51,522
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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D
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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