Pleasanton, CA vs Quincy, MA
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.
Pleasanton
64.1
#1720 nationally
Quincy
65
#1662 nationally
Pleasanton leads in crime level (3.2 vs 9.2). Pleasanton leads in median household income ($181,639 vs $90,668). Quincy leads in cost of living index (150 vs 231).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pleasanton, CA | Quincy, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.1 (#1720) | 65 (#1662) |
| Population | 74,653 | 101,597 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,530,327 | $687,730 |
| Median Household Income | $181,639 | $90,668 |
| Average Commute | 34.3 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 9.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 231 | 150 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+28.8 |
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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D
65 Score
Quincy, MA
Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character
Median Home
$687,730
Population
101,597
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
63
Northeast
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