Montclair, 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.

Montclair

60.8

#1923 nationally

vs

Pleasant Hill

64.1

#1719 nationally

Pleasant Hill leads in crime level (6.5 vs 17.6). Pleasant Hill leads in median household income ($137,685 vs $72,789). Montclair leads in cost of living index (139 vs 191).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Montclair, CA Pleasant Hill, CA
WhereAtHome Score 60.8 (#1923) 64.1 (#1719)
Population 37,545 33,802
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $661,144 $992,042
Median Household Income $72,789 $137,685
Average Commute 31.3 min 32.3 min
Walk Score 57 54
Crime Level 17.6 6.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 139 191
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+2.1 D+38.0