Athens, AL vs San Pablo, 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.

Athens

70

#1140 nationally

vs

San Pablo

62.8

#1826 nationally

San Pablo leads in walk score (73 vs 21). Athens leads in crime level (6.7 vs 17.2). Athens leads in cost of living index (93 vs 140).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Athens, AL San Pablo, CA
WhereAtHome Score 70 (#1140) 62.8 (#1826)
Population 30,904 31,249
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $311,050 $561,356
Median Household Income $57,444 $72,552
Average Commute 24.5 min 33.9 min
Walk Score 21 73
Crime Level 6.7 17.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 93 140
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+43.9 D+38.0