Gautier, MS 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.
Gautier
77
#286 nationally
Pleasanton
64.1
#1720 nationally
Pleasanton leads in walk score (42 vs 8). Pleasanton leads in median household income ($181,639 vs $57,757). Gautier leads in cost of living index (92 vs 231).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gautier, MS | Pleasanton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#286) | 64.1 (#1720) |
| Population | 19,021 | 74,653 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,481 | $1,530,327 |
| Median Household Income | $57,757 | $181,639 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 34.3 min |
| Walk Score | 8 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 231 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.9 | D+53.6 |
C+
77 Score
Gautier, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$189,481
Population
19,021
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
8
Southeast
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D
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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