Pasco, WA 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.
Pasco
69.2
#1243 nationally
Pittsburg
62
#1881 nationally
Pasco leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 39.2 min). Pasco leads in cost of living index (98 vs 146). Pittsburg leads in median household income ($98,408 vs $68,924).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pasco, WA | Pittsburg, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.2 (#1243) | 62 (#1881) |
| Population | 81,482 | 75,803 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $421,383 | $566,408 |
| Median Household Income | $68,924 | $98,408 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 39.2 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 39 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 12.6 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.7 | D+38.0 |
D+
69.2 Score
Pasco, WA
Growing Tri-Cities hub
Median Home
$421,383
Population
81,482
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C+
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D-
62 Score
Pittsburg, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$566,408
Population
75,803
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
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