Irvine, CA 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.

Irvine

67.2

#1452 nationally

vs

Pacifica

64.7

#1680 nationally

Pacifica leads in median household income ($151,849 vs $116,519). Irvine leads in cost of living index (178 vs 211). Irvine leads in average commute (25.8 min vs 29 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Irvine, CA Pacifica, CA
WhereAtHome Score 67.2 (#1452) 64.7 (#1680)
Population 307,670 36,426
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,517,431 $1,276,738
Median Household Income $116,519 $151,849
Average Commute 25.8 min 29 min
Walk Score 44 45
Crime Level Very Low 4.0
School Rating 9.5 N/A
Cost of Living Index 178 211
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+2.6 D+50.3