Oroville, CA 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.
Oroville
62.6
#1842 nationally
Pleasanton
64.1
#1720 nationally
Pleasanton leads in crime level (3.2 vs 26.9). Pleasanton leads in median household income ($181,639 vs $46,362). Oroville leads in cost of living index (113 vs 231).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oroville, CA | Pleasanton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.6 (#1842) | 64.1 (#1720) |
| Population | 19,449 | 74,653 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $310,232 | $1,530,327 |
| Median Household Income | $46,362 | $181,639 |
| Average Commute | 20.9 min | 34.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 42 |
| Crime Level | 26.9 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 231 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.1 | D+53.6 |
Data coverage note: Oroville is missing data for 1 metric that Pleasanton has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
62.6 Score
Oroville, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$310,232
Population
19,449
Crime
Very High
Median Income
$46,362
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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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