Pittsfield, MA vs Tustin, 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
Tustin
65.1
#1655 nationally
Tustin leads in crime level (5.8 vs 14.0). Pittsfield leads in cost of living index (107 vs 182). Tustin leads in median household income ($102,065 vs $66,859).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pittsfield, MA | Tustin, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#864) | 65.1 (#1655) |
| Population | 43,076 | 77,704 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $313,325 | $1,169,038 |
| Median Household Income | $66,859 | $102,065 |
| Average Commute | 17.8 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 14.0 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 182 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.9 | D+2.6 |
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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
65.1 Score
Tustin, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,169,038
Population
77,704
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
51
Pacific
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