Fall River, MA vs Pacifica, 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.
Fall River
64.9
#1665 nationally
Pacifica
64.7
#1680 nationally
Pacifica leads in crime level (4.0 vs 20.4). Pacifica leads in median household income ($151,849 vs $52,734). Fall River leads in cost of living index (119 vs 211).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fall River, MA | Pacifica, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.9 (#1665) | 64.7 (#1680) |
| Population | 93,840 | 36,426 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $455,484 | $1,276,738 |
| Median Household Income | $52,734 | $151,849 |
| Average Commute | 25.2 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 20.4 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 211 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.3 | D+50.3 |
D
64.9 Score
Fall River, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$455,484
Population
93,840
Crime
High
Walk Score
65
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D
64.7 Score
Pacifica, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,276,738
Population
36,426
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
45
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