Holyoke, 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.
Holyoke
67
#1471 nationally
Pacifica
64.7
#1680 nationally
Pacifica leads in crime level (4.0 vs 28.5). Pacifica leads in median household income ($151,849 vs $49,007). Holyoke leads in cost of living index (111 vs 211).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Holyoke, MA | Pacifica, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1471) | 64.7 (#1680) |
| Population | 37,628 | 36,426 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,457 | $1,276,738 |
| Median Household Income | $49,007 | $151,849 |
| Average Commute | 20.5 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 28.5 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 211 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.9 | D+50.3 |
D+
67 Score
Holyoke, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,457
Population
37,628
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
55
Northeast
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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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