Arvin, CA vs Pittsburgh, PA
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.
Arvin
67.5
#1407 nationally
Pittsburgh
75
#521 nationally
Pittsburgh leads in walk score (62 vs 41). Pittsburgh leads in cost of living index (91 vs 112). Pittsburgh leads in median household income ($54,042 vs $47,997).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arvin, CA | Pittsburgh, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.5 (#1407) | 75 (#521) |
| Population | 19,364 | 302,898 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $301,278 | $240,989 |
| Median Household Income | $47,997 | $54,042 |
| Average Commute | 23.3 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 22.4 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.1 | D+20.3 |
D+
67.5 Score
Arvin, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$301,278
Population
19,364
Crime
High
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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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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