Bethlehem, PA vs Placentia, 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.
Bethlehem
74.1
#632 nationally
Placentia
62.2
#1868 nationally
Bethlehem leads in cost of living index (99 vs 174). Bethlehem leads in crime level (5.6 vs 9.8). Placentia leads in median household income ($106,155 vs $62,072).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bethlehem, PA | Placentia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#632) | 62.2 (#1868) |
| Population | 78,300 | 52,192 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $364,711 | $1,113,465 |
| Median Household Income | $62,072 | $106,155 |
| Average Commute | 22.6 min | 30.1 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 174 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.7 | D+2.6 |
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74.1 Score
Bethlehem, PA
Pennsylvania community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$364,711
Population
78,300
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
59
Northeast
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D-
62.2 Score
Placentia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,113,465
Population
52,192
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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