Homewood, AL 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.
Homewood
71.9
#946 nationally
Pacifica
64.7
#1680 nationally
Homewood leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 29 min). Homewood leads in cost of living index (123 vs 211). Pacifica leads in median household income ($151,849 vs $97,366).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Homewood, AL | Pacifica, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#946) | 64.7 (#1680) |
| Population | 27,758 | 36,426 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $577,183 | $1,276,738 |
| Median Household Income | $97,366 | $151,849 |
| Average Commute | 16.9 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 123 | 211 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | D+50.3 |
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71.9 Score
Homewood, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$577,183
Population
27,758
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
42
Southeast
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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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