Highland, IN 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.
Highland
80.4
#78 nationally
Pacifica
64.7
#1680 nationally
Highland leads in cost of living index (96 vs 211). Pacifica leads in median household income ($151,849 vs $74,991). Highland leads in crime level (2.7 vs 4.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Highland, IN | Pacifica, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.4 (#78) | 64.7 (#1680) |
| Population | 23,525 | 36,426 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $270,414 | $1,276,738 |
| Median Household Income | $74,991 | $151,849 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 2.7 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 211 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | D+50.3 |
B-
80.4 Score
Highland, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$270,414
Population
23,525
Crime
Low
Walk Score
48
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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