Murray, UT 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.
Murray
68.2
#1336 nationally
Pacifica
64.7
#1680 nationally
Pacifica leads in crime level (4.0 vs 7.6). Pacifica leads in median household income ($151,849 vs $81,693). Murray leads in cost of living index (117 vs 211).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Murray, UT | Pacifica, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1336) | 64.7 (#1680) |
| Population | 49,553 | 36,426 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $553,605 | $1,276,738 |
| Median Household Income | $81,693 | $151,849 |
| Average Commute | 20.4 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 211 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | D+50.3 |
D+
68.2 Score
Murray, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$553,605
Population
49,553
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
West
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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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