Pacifica, CA vs Wilmette, 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
Wilmette
71
#1040 nationally
Wilmette leads in crime level (0.6 vs 4.0). Wilmette leads in cost of living index (162 vs 211). Wilmette leads in walk score (58 vs 45).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pacifica, CA | Wilmette, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.7 (#1680) | 71 (#1040) |
| Population | 36,426 | 27,026 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,276,738 | $1,007,961 |
| Median Household Income | $151,849 | $183,750 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 35.7 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 0.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 211 | 162 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+42.0 |
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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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71 Score
Wilmette, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,007,961
Population
27,026
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
58
Midwest
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