Hickory, NC 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.
Hickory
70.8
#1056 nationally
Pleasant Hill
64.1
#1719 nationally
Pleasant Hill leads in median household income ($137,685 vs $58,251). Hickory leads in cost of living index (98 vs 191). Pleasant Hill leads in walk score (54 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hickory, NC | Pleasant Hill, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1056) | 64.1 (#1719) |
| Population | 44,415 | 33,802 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,293 | $992,042 |
| Median Household Income | $58,251 | $137,685 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 191 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+38.0 | D+38.0 |
C-
70.8 Score
Hickory, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$298,293
Population
44,415
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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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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