Pittsburg, CA vs Reno, NV
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
Reno
67.4
#1431 nationally
Reno leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 39.2 min). Pittsburg leads in median household income ($98,408 vs $68,521). Reno leads in cost of living index (112 vs 146).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pittsburg, CA | Reno, NV |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1881) | 67.4 (#1431) |
| Population | 75,803 | 273,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $566,408 | $576,945 |
| Median Household Income | $98,408 | $68,521 |
| Average Commute | 39.2 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+1.0 |
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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D+
67.4 Score
Reno, NV
Biggest Little City with big potential
Median Home
$576,945
Population
273,448
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C+
West
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