Apex, NC vs Pleasant Hill, 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.
Apex
70.6
#1082 nationally
Pleasant Hill
64.1
#1719 nationally
Pleasant Hill leads in walk score (54 vs 26). Apex leads in cost of living index (122 vs 191). Apex leads in crime level (4.7 vs 6.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apex, NC | Pleasant Hill, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1082) | 64.1 (#1719) |
| Population | 72,225 | 33,802 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $601,962 | $992,042 |
| Median Household Income | $129,688 | $137,685 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 191 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | D+38.0 |
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70.6 Score
Apex, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$601,962
Population
72,225
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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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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