Pacifica, CA vs Phenix City, AL
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
Phenix City
72.3
#910 nationally
Pacifica leads in crime level (4.0 vs 21.3). Pacifica leads in median household income ($151,849 vs $46,944). Phenix City leads in cost of living index (90 vs 211).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pacifica, CA | Phenix City, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.7 (#1680) | 72.3 (#910) |
| Population | 36,426 | 38,441 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,276,738 | $212,499 |
| Median Household Income | $151,849 | $46,944 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 21.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 211 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | R+27.8 |
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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C-
72.3 Score
Phenix City, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$212,499
Population
38,441
Crime
High
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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