Dixon, CA vs Pleasanton, 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.
Dixon
66.7
#1507 nationally
Pleasanton
64.1
#1720 nationally
Pleasanton leads in crime level (3.2 vs 7.8). Pleasanton leads in median household income ($181,639 vs $92,138). Dixon leads in cost of living index (144 vs 231).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dixon, CA | Pleasanton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1507) | 64.1 (#1720) |
| Population | 19,309 | 74,653 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $608,772 | $1,530,327 |
| Median Household Income | $92,138 | $181,639 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 34.3 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 231 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.0 | D+53.6 |
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66.7 Score
Dixon, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$608,772
Population
19,309
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
48
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64.1 Score
Pleasanton, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,530,327
Population
74,653
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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