Carteret, NJ 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.
Carteret
66
#1591 nationally
Pleasant Hill
64.1
#1719 nationally
Pleasant Hill leads in median household income ($137,685 vs $79,049). Carteret leads in cost of living index (125 vs 191). Pleasant Hill leads in crime level (6.5 vs 8.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carteret, NJ | Pleasant Hill, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66 (#1591) | 64.1 (#1719) |
| Population | 25,281 | 33,802 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $567,711 | $992,042 |
| Median Household Income | $79,049 | $137,685 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 191 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.0 | D+38.0 |
D
66 Score
Carteret, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$567,711
Population
25,281
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
56
Northeast
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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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