Chattanooga, TN 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.
Chattanooga
69
#1258 nationally
Pleasanton
64.1
#1720 nationally
Pleasanton leads in median household income ($181,639 vs $52,891). Chattanooga leads in cost of living index (88 vs 231). Chattanooga leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 34.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chattanooga, TN | Pleasanton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69 (#1258) | 64.1 (#1720) |
| Population | 184,119 | 74,653 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $322,295 | $1,530,327 |
| Median Household Income | $52,891 | $181,639 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 34.3 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 42 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 3.2 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 231 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.1 | D+53.6 |
D+
69 Score
Chattanooga, TN
Scenic City with gigabit fiber
Median Home
$322,295
Population
184,119
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southeast
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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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