New Rochelle, NY 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 Rochelle
67.2
#1455 nationally
Pacifica
64.7
#1680 nationally
Pacifica leads in median household income ($151,849 vs $100,542). New Rochelle leads in walk score (64 vs 45). New Rochelle leads in cost of living index (159 vs 211).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Rochelle, NY | Pacifica, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1455) | 64.7 (#1680) |
| Population | 83,742 | 36,426 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $964,313 | $1,276,738 |
| Median Household Income | $100,542 | $151,849 |
| Average Commute | 32.5 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 159 | 211 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+26.3 | D+50.3 |
D+
67.2 Score
New Rochelle, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$964,313
Population
83,742
Crime
Low
Walk Score
64
Northeast
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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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