Fullerton, CA 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.

Fullerton

60.7

#1927 nationally

vs

Pleasant Hill

64.1

#1719 nationally

Pleasant Hill leads in crime level (6.5 vs 12.5). Pleasant Hill leads in median household income ($137,685 vs $99,279). Fullerton leads in cost of living index (175 vs 191).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Fullerton, CA Pleasant Hill, CA
WhereAtHome Score 60.7 (#1927) 64.1 (#1719)
Population 139,250 33,802
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,052,226 $992,042
Median Household Income $99,279 $137,685
Average Commute 30 min 32.3 min
Walk Score 54 54
Crime Level 12.5 6.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 175 191
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+2.6 D+38.0