Northampton, MA 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.
Northampton
67.3
#1440 nationally
Pittsburg
62
#1881 nationally
Northampton leads in average commute (21.3 min vs 39.2 min). Pittsburg leads in median household income ($98,408 vs $80,981). Northampton leads in cost of living index (129 vs 146).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Northampton, MA | Pittsburg, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.3 (#1440) | 62 (#1881) |
| Population | 29,370 | 75,803 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $503,242 | $566,408 |
| Median Household Income | $80,981 | $98,408 |
| Average Commute | 21.3 min | 39.2 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 12.2 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+41.9 | D+38.0 |
D+
67.3 Score
Northampton, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$503,242
Population
29,370
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Northeast
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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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