Newport, RI 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.
Newport
67.6
#1404 nationally
Pacifica
64.7
#1680 nationally
Pacifica leads in median household income ($151,849 vs $81,330). Newport leads in cost of living index (143 vs 211). Newport leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 29 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newport, RI | Pacifica, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1404) | 64.7 (#1680) |
| Population | 24,717 | 36,426 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $962,240 | $1,276,738 |
| Median Household Income | $81,330 | $151,849 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 4.8 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 211 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.5 | D+50.3 |
D+
67.6 Score
Newport, RI
Small Rhode Island city with local appeal
Median Home
$962,240
Population
24,717
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
59
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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