Pleasant Hill, CA vs Salisbury, NC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Pleasant Hill
64.1
#1719 nationally
Salisbury
66.6
#1526 nationally
Pleasant Hill leads in crime level (6.5 vs 26.3). Pleasant Hill leads in median household income ($137,685 vs $48,888). Salisbury leads in cost of living index (94 vs 191).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pleasant Hill, CA | Salisbury, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.1 (#1719) | 66.6 (#1526) |
| Population | 33,802 | 36,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $992,042 | $284,346 |
| Median Household Income | $137,685 | $48,888 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 6.5 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 191 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | R+35.9 |
D
64.1 Score
Pleasant Hill, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$992,042
Population
33,802
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Pacific
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D
66.6 Score
Salisbury, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$284,346
Population
36,319
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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