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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Pacifica, CA vs Carpinteria, CA

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Are people in Carpinteria older or younger than people in Pacifica?
- The Median Age in Carpinteria is 2.8 years younger than in Pacifica.

Are housing costs cheaper in Carpinteria or Pacifica?
- Carpinteria housing costs are 4.8% less expensive than Pacifica housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Carpinteria or Pacifica?
- The average commute for residents of Carpinteria is 7.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Pacifica.

Things to do in Pacifica?
Pacifica, California is located in San Mateo County providing its citizens great recreational centers such as the Sharp Park Golf Course plus stores like Rockaway Beach Shopping Center and dining spots near Sanchez Adobe.

Things to do in Carpinteria?
Carpinteria, CA is a vibrant town southeast of Santa Barbara boasting a variety of landmarks including Rincon Beach Park perfect for hiking or Carpinteria State Beach exhibiting amazing wildlife; their annual event Summer Solstice Festival brings people together with food and games every June.

 Pacifica, CACarpinteria, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,289329,725,481
 Median Income$138,548  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,267,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.67  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Pacifica    9 Reviews
George · Fresno, CA
My hometown....rating...1954 to 1968 (Lived there)
Over 8 years ago

Back when I lived there...great for people, hiking, only had two times where there was a crime I was aware of my 1955 Chevy Bel-Air was stolen as well as my bike from  More

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Alexander · Pacifica, CA
If you like your temperature 65 year round, you'll
Over 10 years ago

Has the rep of being socked in with fog 24-7 but thats totally false. a charming blue collar surf town a mere 30 min from downtown SF with lower prices - hard to  More

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Katherine · San Jose, CA
Real Estate to buy
Over 13 years ago

near the  More

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Reviews for Carpinteria    2 Reviews
steve · Carpinteria, CA
great place
Over 14 years ago

Only trouble is, there's no place to go that's better.  More

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Scott · Carpinteria, CA
Cost of Living
Over 19 years ago

Cost of living in my area is very high, but especially  More

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