Moses Lake, WA 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.
Moses Lake
69.1
#1255 nationally
Pacifica
64.7
#1680 nationally
Pacifica leads in crime level (4.0 vs 10.8). Pacifica leads in median household income ($151,849 vs $66,218). Moses Lake leads in cost of living index (107 vs 211).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Moses Lake, WA | Pacifica, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1255) | 64.7 (#1680) |
| Population | 26,299 | 36,426 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $367,681 | $1,276,738 |
| Median Household Income | $66,218 | $151,849 |
| Average Commute | 18.7 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 211 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+37.5 | D+50.3 |
D+
69.1 Score
Moses Lake, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$367,681
Population
26,299
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
29
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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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