Pacifica, CA vs Petaluma, 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.
Pacifica
64.7
#1680 nationally
Petaluma
63.2
#1792 nationally
Pacifica leads in crime level (4.0 vs 7.4). Pacifica leads in median household income ($151,849 vs $108,527). Petaluma leads in cost of living index (178 vs 211).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pacifica, CA | Petaluma, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.7 (#1680) | 63.2 (#1792) |
| Population | 36,426 | 58,800 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,276,738 | $903,171 |
| Median Household Income | $151,849 | $108,527 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 7.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 211 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+46.2 |
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
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D
63.2 Score
Petaluma, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$903,171
Population
58,800
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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