Morton Grove, IL 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.
Morton Grove
76.9
#299 nationally
Pacifica
64.7
#1680 nationally
Morton Grove leads in crime level (1.3 vs 4.0). Morton Grove leads in cost of living index (126 vs 211). Pacifica leads in median household income ($151,849 vs $102,940).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Morton Grove, IL | Pacifica, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.9 (#299) | 64.7 (#1680) |
| Population | 24,131 | 36,426 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $454,132 | $1,276,738 |
| Median Household Income | $102,940 | $151,849 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 60 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 1.3 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 211 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+50.3 |
C
76.9 Score
Morton Grove, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$454,132
Population
24,131
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
60
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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