Pacifica, CA vs Quincy, MA
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
Quincy
65
#1662 nationally
Pacifica leads in crime level (4.0 vs 9.2). Pacifica leads in median household income ($151,849 vs $90,668). Quincy leads in cost of living index (150 vs 211).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pacifica, CA | Quincy, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.7 (#1680) | 65 (#1662) |
| Population | 36,426 | 101,597 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,276,738 | $687,730 |
| Median Household Income | $151,849 | $90,668 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 9.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 211 | 150 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+28.8 |
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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D
65 Score
Quincy, MA
Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character
Median Home
$687,730
Population
101,597
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
63
Northeast
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