Happy Valley, OR 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.
Happy Valley
66.9
#1485 nationally
Pacifica
64.7
#1680 nationally
Happy Valley leads in cost of living index (153 vs 211). Pacifica leads in median household income ($151,849 vs $126,108). Happy Valley leads in crime level (3.8 vs 4.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Happy Valley, OR | Pacifica, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1485) | 64.7 (#1680) |
| Population | 28,409 | 36,426 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $686,520 | $1,276,738 |
| Median Household Income | $126,108 | $151,849 |
| Average Commute | 28 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 45 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 153 | 211 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.7 | D+50.3 |
Data coverage note: Happy Valley is missing data for 1 metric that Pacifica has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.9 Score
Happy Valley, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$686,520
Population
28,409
Crime
Low
Median Income
$126,108
Pacific
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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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