New Albany, IN 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.
New Albany
76.1
#380 nationally
Pacifica
64.7
#1680 nationally
Pacifica leads in median household income ($151,849 vs $53,982). New Albany leads in cost of living index (91 vs 211). Pacifica leads in crime level (4.0 vs 7.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Albany, IN | Pacifica, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.1 (#380) | 64.7 (#1680) |
| Population | 37,329 | 36,426 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $240,674 | $1,276,738 |
| Median Household Income | $53,982 | $151,849 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 211 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+15.5 | D+50.3 |
C
76.1 Score
New Albany, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$240,674
Population
37,329
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
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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