Pittsburgh, PA vs Walnut, 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
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Walnut leads in median household income ($130,444 vs $54,042). Pittsburgh leads in cost of living index (91 vs 197). Pittsburgh leads in walk score (62 vs 32).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pittsburgh, PA | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#521) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 302,898 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $240,989 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $54,042 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 32 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 3.5 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | D+32.9 |
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
63.3 Score
Walnut, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,188,533
Population
27,104
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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