Pacifica, CA vs Scottsdale, AZ
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
Scottsdale
68.2
#1340 nationally
Scottsdale leads in cost of living index (124 vs 211). Pacifica leads in median household income ($151,849 vs $98,721). Pacifica leads in walk score (45 vs 37).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pacifica, CA | Scottsdale, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.7 (#1680) | 68.2 (#1340) |
| Population | 36,426 | 265,356 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,276,738 | $854,394 |
| Median Household Income | $151,849 | $98,721 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 211 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | R+3.5 |
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+
68.2 Score
Scottsdale, AZ
Desert luxury and Southwestern style
Median Home
$854,394
Population
265,356
Crime
Low
Schools
A-
Southwest
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