Pleasanton, CA vs Stockton, 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.

Pleasanton

64.1

#1720 nationally

vs

Stockton

62

#1882 nationally

Pleasanton leads in crime level (3.2 vs 31.4). Pleasanton leads in median household income ($181,639 vs $71,612). Stockton leads in cost of living index (128 vs 231).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Pleasanton, CA Stockton, CA
WhereAtHome Score 64.1 (#1720) 62 (#1882)
Population 74,653 319,543
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,530,327 $429,229
Median Household Income $181,639 $71,612
Average Commute 34.3 min 32.8 min
Walk Score 42 44
Crime Level 3.2 31.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 231 128
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+53.6 R+0.9