Pittsburg, CA vs Whittier, 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
Whittier
61.9
#1886 nationally
Whittier leads in walk score (64 vs 39). Whittier leads in average commute (33 min vs 39.2 min). Pittsburg leads in cost of living index (146 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pittsburg, CA | Whittier, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1881) | 61.9 (#1886) |
| Population | 75,803 | 84,143 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $566,408 | $826,386 |
| Median Household Income | $98,408 | $89,686 |
| Average Commute | 39.2 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | 13.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+32.9 |
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-
61.9 Score
Whittier, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$826,386
Population
84,143
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
64
Pacific
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