Los Angeles, CA 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.
Los Angeles
60.9
#1917 nationally
Pittsburg
62
#1881 nationally
Los Angeles leads in walk score (68 vs 39). Pittsburg leads in median household income ($98,408 vs $74,891). Los Angeles leads in average commute (31.4 min vs 39.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Los Angeles, CA | Pittsburg, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.9 (#1917) | 62 (#1881) |
| Population | 3,822,238 | 75,803 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $946,268 | $566,408 |
| Median Household Income | $74,891 | $98,408 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 39.2 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 39 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 12.6 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+38.0 |
D-
60.9 Score
Los Angeles, CA
Entertainment capital of the world
Median Home
$946,268
Population
3,822,238
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
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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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