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
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 |
C-
70 Score
Athens, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$311,050
Population
30,904
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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D-
62.8 Score
San Pablo, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$561,356
Population
31,249
Crime
High
Walk Score
73
Pacific
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