Monterey, CA 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.
Monterey
62.7
#1834 nationally
Pacifica
64.7
#1680 nationally
Pacifica leads in crime level (4.0 vs 10.5). Pacifica leads in median household income ($151,849 vs $98,003). Monterey leads in average commute (19.1 min vs 29 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Monterey, CA | Pacifica, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1834) | 64.7 (#1680) |
| Population | 29,116 | 36,426 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,179,065 | $1,276,738 |
| Median Household Income | $98,003 | $151,849 |
| Average Commute | 19.1 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 10.5 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 192 | 211 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.9 | D+50.3 |
D-
62.7 Score
Monterey, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,179,065
Population
29,116
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
53
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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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