Harrisonburg, VA 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.
Harrisonburg
72
#935 nationally
Pleasant Hill
64.1
#1719 nationally
Pleasant Hill leads in median household income ($137,685 vs $56,050). Harrisonburg leads in average commute (17.3 min vs 32.3 min). Harrisonburg leads in cost of living index (107 vs 191).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrisonburg, VA | Pleasant Hill, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#935) | 64.1 (#1719) |
| Population | 51,082 | 33,802 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $356,075 | $992,042 |
| Median Household Income | $56,050 | $137,685 |
| Average Commute | 17.3 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 191 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.4 | D+38.0 |
C-
72 Score
Harrisonburg, VA
Virginia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$356,075
Population
51,082
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
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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