Pacifica, CA vs Renton, WA

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.

Pacifica

64.7

#1680 nationally

vs

Renton

63.3

#1781 nationally

Pacifica leads in crime level (4.0 vs 9.3). Pacifica leads in median household income ($151,849 vs $92,292). Renton leads in cost of living index (144 vs 211).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Pacifica, CA Renton, WA
WhereAtHome Score 64.7 (#1680) 63.3 (#1781)
Population 36,426 104,491
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,276,738 $746,360
Median Household Income $151,849 $92,292
Average Commute 29 min 30.8 min
Walk Score 45 40
Crime Level 4.0 9.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 211 144
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+50.3 D+51.7