Pacifica, CA vs University Place, 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

University Place

64.4

#1696 nationally

Pacifica leads in median household income ($151,849 vs $89,658). Pacifica leads in crime level (4.0 vs 6.5). University Place leads in cost of living index (132 vs 211).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Pacifica, CA University Place, WA
WhereAtHome Score 64.7 (#1680) 64.4 (#1696)
Population 36,426 35,049
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,276,738 $662,353
Median Household Income $151,849 $89,658
Average Commute 29 min 27.5 min
Walk Score 45 32
Crime Level 4.0 6.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 211 132
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+50.3 D+10.8