Maplewood, 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.
Maplewood
70.3
#1118 nationally
Pacifica
64.7
#1680 nationally
Pacifica leads in crime level (4.0 vs 12.4). Maplewood leads in cost of living index (107 vs 211). Pacifica leads in walk score (45 vs 24).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maplewood, MN | Pacifica, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1118) | 64.7 (#1680) |
| Population | 39,958 | 36,426 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $350,789 | $1,276,738 |
| Median Household Income | $86,769 | $151,849 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 12.4 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 211 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+43.3 | D+50.3 |
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70.3 Score
Maplewood, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$350,789
Population
39,958
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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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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