Pearland, TX 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.
Pearland
73.9
#664 nationally
Pleasanton
64.1
#1720 nationally
Pearland leads in cost of living index (112 vs 231). Pleasanton leads in walk score (42 vs 21). Pleasanton leads in median household income ($181,639 vs $111,123).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pearland, TX | Pleasanton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#664) | 64.1 (#1720) |
| Population | 127,736 | 74,653 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $383,980 | $1,530,327 |
| Median Household Income | $111,123 | $181,639 |
| Average Commute | 33.6 min | 34.3 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 231 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.7 | D+53.6 |
C
73.9 Score
Pearland, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$383,980
Population
127,736
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Southwest
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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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