Pleasant Hill, CA vs Saratoga, 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.
Pleasant Hill
64.1
#1719 nationally
Saratoga
65
#1663 nationally
Saratoga leads in crime level (2.4 vs 6.5). Pleasant Hill leads in walk score (54 vs 28). Saratoga leads in median household income ($237,730 vs $137,685).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pleasant Hill, CA | Saratoga, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.1 (#1719) | 65 (#1663) |
| Population | 33,802 | 29,607 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $992,042 | $4,038,070 |
| Median Household Income | $137,685 | $237,730 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 6.5 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 191 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+40.0 |
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64.1 Score
Pleasant Hill, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$992,042
Population
33,802
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Pacific
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65 Score
Saratoga, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$4,038,070
Population
29,607
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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