Farmington, MN 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.
Farmington
75
#512 nationally
Pacifica
64.7
#1680 nationally
Pacifica leads in walk score (45 vs 20). Farmington leads in cost of living index (113 vs 211). Farmington leads in crime level (2.2 vs 4.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Farmington, MN | Pacifica, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#512) | 64.7 (#1680) |
| Population | 23,909 | 36,426 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $405,299 | $1,276,738 |
| Median Household Income | $114,737 | $151,849 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 211 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.9 | D+50.3 |
C
75 Score
Farmington, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$405,299
Population
23,909
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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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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