New Hope, 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 Hope
74
#649 nationally
Pacifica
64.7
#1680 nationally
Pacifica leads in median household income ($151,849 vs $69,244). New Hope leads in cost of living index (108 vs 211). New Hope leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 29 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Hope, MN | Pacifica, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74 (#649) | 64.7 (#1680) |
| Population | 20,705 | 36,426 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $356,089 | $1,276,738 |
| Median Household Income | $69,244 | $151,849 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 211 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+50.3 |
C
74 Score
New Hope, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$356,089
Population
20,705
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
42
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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