Mequon, WI 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.
Mequon
73.1
#791 nationally
Pacifica
64.7
#1680 nationally
Pacifica leads in walk score (45 vs 11). Mequon leads in crime level (1.1 vs 4.0). Mequon leads in cost of living index (130 vs 211).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mequon, WI | Pacifica, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#791) | 64.7 (#1680) |
| Population | 25,489 | 36,426 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $665,026 | $1,276,738 |
| Median Household Income | $141,996 | $151,849 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 11 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 1.1 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 130 | 211 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.5 | D+50.3 |
C
73.1 Score
Mequon, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$665,026
Population
25,489
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
11
Midwest
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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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