Pacifica, CA vs San Mateo, 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.

Pacifica

64.7

#1680 nationally

vs

San Mateo

63

#1808 nationally

Pacifica leads in crime level (4.0 vs 6.7). San Mateo leads in walk score (68 vs 45). Pacifica leads in cost of living index (211 vs 249).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Pacifica, CA San Mateo, CA
WhereAtHome Score 64.7 (#1680) 63 (#1808)
Population 36,426 101,327
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,276,738 $1,685,162
Median Household Income $151,849 $149,152
Average Commute 29 min 28.5 min
Walk Score 45 68
Crime Level 4.0 6.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 211 249
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+50.3 D+50.3