Leander, TX vs Pittsburg, 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.
Leander
75.8
#416 nationally
Pittsburg
62
#1881 nationally
Leander leads in crime level (1.9 vs 12.6). Pittsburg leads in walk score (39 vs 28). Leander leads in average commute (29.5 min vs 39.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Leander, TX | Pittsburg, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#416) | 62 (#1881) |
| Population | 80,067 | 75,803 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $427,012 | $566,408 |
| Median Household Income | $129,684 | $98,408 |
| Average Commute | 29.5 min | 39.2 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+38.0 |
C
75.8 Score
Leander, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$427,012
Population
80,067
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
View Leander, TX →
D-
62 Score
Pittsburg, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$566,408
Population
75,803
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
Pacific
View Pittsburg, CA →