Pittsburg, CA vs Placentia, 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.
Pittsburg
62
#1881 nationally
Placentia
62.2
#1868 nationally
Placentia leads in average commute (30.1 min vs 39.2 min). Placentia leads in crime level (9.8 vs 12.6). Placentia leads in walk score (50 vs 39).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pittsburg, CA | Placentia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1881) | 62.2 (#1868) |
| Population | 75,803 | 52,192 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $566,408 | $1,113,465 |
| Median Household Income | $98,408 | $106,155 |
| Average Commute | 39.2 min | 30.1 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | 174 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+2.6 |
D-
62 Score
Pittsburg, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$566,408
Population
75,803
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
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D-
62.2 Score
Placentia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,113,465
Population
52,192
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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