Dallas, TX vs Pittsburg, 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.
Dallas
70.1
#1132 nationally
Pittsburg
62
#1881 nationally
Pittsburg leads in median household income ($98,408 vs $61,899). Dallas leads in average commute (27.4 min vs 39.2 min). Dallas leads in cost of living index (105 vs 146).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dallas, TX | Pittsburg, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1132) | 62 (#1881) |
| Population | 1,304,379 | 75,803 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,590 | $566,408 |
| Median Household Income | $61,899 | $98,408 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 39.2 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 39 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 12.6 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+38.0 |
C-
70.1 Score
Dallas, TX
Big D - business and culture collide
Median Home
$309,590
Population
1,304,379
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southwest
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D-
62 Score
Pittsburg, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$566,408
Population
75,803
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
Pacific
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