Centennial, CO vs Pleasanton, 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.
Centennial
69.5
#1193 nationally
Pleasanton
64.1
#1720 nationally
Centennial leads in cost of living index (145 vs 231). Pleasanton leads in crime level (3.2 vs 4.7). Pleasanton leads in median household income ($181,639 vs $124,617).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Centennial, CO | Pleasanton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1193) | 64.1 (#1720) |
| Population | 106,883 | 74,653 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $641,069 | $1,530,327 |
| Median Household Income | $124,617 | $181,639 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 34.3 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 231 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | D+53.6 |
D+
69.5 Score
Centennial, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$641,069
Population
106,883
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
West
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D
64.1 Score
Pleasanton, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,530,327
Population
74,653
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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