Gautier, MS 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.
Gautier
77
#286 nationally
Pacifica
64.7
#1680 nationally
Pacifica leads in walk score (45 vs 8). Pacifica leads in median household income ($151,849 vs $57,757). Gautier leads in cost of living index (92 vs 211).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gautier, MS | Pacifica, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#286) | 64.7 (#1680) |
| Population | 19,021 | 36,426 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,481 | $1,276,738 |
| Median Household Income | $57,757 | $151,849 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 8 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 211 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.9 | D+50.3 |
C+
77 Score
Gautier, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$189,481
Population
19,021
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
8
Southeast
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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
Pacific
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