Pacifica, CA vs Zachary, LA
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
Zachary
73.7
#694 nationally
Pacifica leads in crime level (4.0 vs 9.1). Zachary leads in cost of living index (107 vs 211). Pacifica leads in median household income ($151,849 vs $88,811).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pacifica, CA | Zachary, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.7 (#1680) | 73.7 (#694) |
| Population | 36,426 | 19,968 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,276,738 | $269,521 |
| Median Household Income | $151,849 | $88,811 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 9.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 211 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+11.1 |
Data coverage note: Zachary is missing data for 1 metric that Pacifica has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
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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C
73.7 Score
Zachary, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,521
Population
19,968
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$88,811
Southeast
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