American Fork, UT vs Pacifica, 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.
American Fork
72
#931 nationally
Pacifica
64.7
#1680 nationally
American Fork leads in cost of living index (120 vs 211). Pacifica leads in median household income ($151,849 vs $90,490). Pacifica leads in walk score (45 vs 32).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | American Fork, UT | Pacifica, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#931) | 64.7 (#1680) |
| Population | 38,549 | 36,426 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $529,134 | $1,276,738 |
| Median Household Income | $90,490 | $151,849 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 211 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+50.3 |
C-
72 Score
American Fork, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$529,134
Population
38,549
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
West
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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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