Pittsburgh, PA vs Upland, 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.
Pittsburgh
75
#521 nationally
Upland
61.5
#1906 nationally
Upland leads in median household income ($93,994 vs $54,042). Pittsburgh leads in cost of living index (91 vs 158). Pittsburgh leads in walk score (62 vs 48).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pittsburgh, PA | Upland, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#521) | 61.5 (#1906) |
| Population | 302,898 | 78,699 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $240,989 | $823,319 |
| Median Household Income | $54,042 | $93,994 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 48 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 10.1 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 158 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | R+2.1 |
C
75 Score
Pittsburgh, PA
Steel City reinvented
Median Home
$240,989
Population
302,898
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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D-
61.5 Score
Upland, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$823,319
Population
78,699
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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