Glendale, CA vs Pittsfield, MA
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.
Glendale
62.9
#1813 nationally
Pittsfield
72.6
#864 nationally
Pittsfield leads in cost of living index (107 vs 193). Glendale leads in walk score (71 vs 40). Glendale leads in crime level (7.9 vs 14.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glendale, CA | Pittsfield, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1813) | 72.6 (#864) |
| Population | 187,050 | 43,076 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,197,708 | $313,325 |
| Median Household Income | $81,219 | $66,859 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | 14.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 193 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+39.9 |
D-
62.9 Score
Glendale, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,197,708
Population
187,050
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Pacific
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C-
72.6 Score
Pittsfield, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$313,325
Population
43,076
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Northeast
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