Pine Bluff, AR vs San Mateo, 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.
Pine Bluff
77.3
#259 nationally
San Mateo
63
#1808 nationally
San Mateo leads in crime level (6.7 vs 43.3). San Mateo leads in median household income ($149,152 vs $39,411). Pine Bluff leads in cost of living index (82 vs 249).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pine Bluff, AR | San Mateo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.3 (#259) | 63 (#1808) |
| Population | 39,123 | 101,327 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $73,267 | $1,685,162 |
| Median Household Income | $39,411 | $149,152 |
| Average Commute | 17.7 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 43.3 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 249 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | D+50.3 |
C+
77.3 Score
Pine Bluff, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$73,267
Population
39,123
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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D
63 Score
San Mateo, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,685,162
Population
101,327
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Pacific
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