Pacifica, CA vs Phoenixville, PA
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
Phoenixville
67.8
#1383 nationally
Phoenixville leads in cost of living index (112 vs 211). Phoenixville leads in crime level (2.3 vs 4.0). Pacifica leads in median household income ($151,849 vs $91,593).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pacifica, CA | Phoenixville, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.7 (#1680) | 67.8 (#1383) |
| Population | 36,426 | 19,871 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,276,738 | $531,576 |
| Median Household Income | $151,849 | $91,593 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 2.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 211 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+14.5 |
Data coverage note: Phoenixville is missing data for 1 metric that Pacifica has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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+
67.8 Score
Phoenixville, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$531,576
Population
19,871
Crime
Low
Median Income
$91,593
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