Pittsfield, MA vs Placentia, 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.
Pittsfield
72.6
#864 nationally
Placentia
62.2
#1868 nationally
Pittsfield leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 30.1 min). Pittsfield leads in cost of living index (107 vs 174). Placentia leads in median household income ($106,155 vs $66,859).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pittsfield, MA | Placentia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#864) | 62.2 (#1868) |
| Population | 43,076 | 52,192 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $313,325 | $1,113,465 |
| Median Household Income | $66,859 | $106,155 |
| Average Commute | 17.8 min | 30.1 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 14.0 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 174 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.9 | D+2.6 |
C-
72.6 Score
Pittsfield, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$313,325
Population
43,076
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Northeast
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D-
62.2 Score
Placentia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,113,465
Population
52,192
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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