Morrisville, NC vs Pleasanton, 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.
Morrisville
74.7
#566 nationally
Pleasanton
64.1
#1720 nationally
Morrisville leads in cost of living index (121 vs 231). Morrisville leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 34.3 min). Pleasanton leads in median household income ($181,639 vs $114,075).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Morrisville, NC | Pleasanton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#566) | 64.1 (#1720) |
| Population | 31,703 | 74,653 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $478,096 | $1,530,327 |
| Median Household Income | $114,075 | $181,639 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 34.3 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 2.7 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 231 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | D+53.6 |
C
74.7 Score
Morrisville, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$478,096
Population
31,703
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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D
64.1 Score
Pleasanton, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,530,327
Population
74,653
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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