Pleasanton, CA vs Temecula, 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

Temecula

63.6

#1761 nationally

Pleasanton leads in median household income ($181,639 vs $111,881). Temecula leads in cost of living index (155 vs 231). Pleasanton leads in walk score (42 vs 30).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Pleasanton, CA Temecula, CA
WhereAtHome Score 64.1 (#1720) 63.6 (#1761)
Population 74,653 110,682
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,530,327 $768,913
Median Household Income $181,639 $111,881
Average Commute 34.3 min 36.2 min
Walk Score 42 30
Crime Level 3.2 4.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 231 155
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+53.6 R+1.3