Pacifica, CA vs South Elgin, IL
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
South Elgin
75.4
#467 nationally
South Elgin leads in cost of living index (112 vs 211). Pacifica leads in walk score (45 vs 32). Pacifica leads in crime level (4.0 vs 5.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pacifica, CA | South Elgin, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.7 (#1680) | 75.4 (#467) |
| Population | 36,426 | 24,277 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,276,738 | $379,258 |
| Median Household Income | $151,849 | $118,293 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 211 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+9.4 |
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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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75.4 Score
South Elgin, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$379,258
Population
24,277
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Midwest
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