Centennial, CO 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.
Centennial
69.5
#1193 nationally
Pacifica
64.7
#1680 nationally
Centennial leads in cost of living index (145 vs 211). Pacifica leads in walk score (45 vs 35). Pacifica leads in median household income ($151,849 vs $124,617).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Centennial, CO | Pacifica, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1193) | 64.7 (#1680) |
| Population | 106,883 | 36,426 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $641,069 | $1,276,738 |
| Median Household Income | $124,617 | $151,849 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 211 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | D+50.3 |
D+
69.5 Score
Centennial, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$641,069
Population
106,883
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
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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