New Brighton, 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.
New Brighton
75.6
#440 nationally
Pacifica
64.7
#1680 nationally
New Brighton leads in cost of living index (112 vs 211). Pacifica leads in median household income ($151,849 vs $84,707). New Brighton leads in crime level (2.5 vs 4.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Brighton, MN | Pacifica, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.6 (#440) | 64.7 (#1680) |
| Population | 22,228 | 36,426 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $389,217 | $1,276,738 |
| Median Household Income | $84,707 | $151,849 |
| Average Commute | 20.9 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 211 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+43.3 | D+50.3 |
C
75.6 Score
New Brighton, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$389,217
Population
22,228
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
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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