Pleasanton, CA vs West Haven, CT

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.

Pleasanton

64.1

#1720 nationally

vs

West Haven

75.7

#432 nationally

Pleasanton leads in median household income ($181,639 vs $72,827). West Haven leads in cost of living index (109 vs 231). West Haven leads in average commute (23.2 min vs 34.3 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Pleasanton, CA West Haven, CT
WhereAtHome Score 64.1 (#1720) 75.7 (#432)
Population 74,653 54,790
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,530,327 $368,011
Median Household Income $181,639 $72,827
Average Commute 34.3 min 23.2 min
Walk Score 42 48
Crime Level 3.2 2.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 231 109
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+53.6 N/A