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Pacifica, CA vs Half Moon Bay, CA

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Are people in Half Moon Bay older or younger than people in Pacifica?
- The Median Age in Half Moon Bay is 1.5 years older than in Pacifica.

Are housing costs cheaper in Half Moon Bay or Pacifica?
- Half Moon Bay housing costs are 16.2% more expensive than Pacifica housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Half Moon Bay or Pacifica?
- The average commute for residents of Half Moon Bay is 0.8 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 Half Moon Bay?
Half Moon Bay is an incorporated city located in San Mateo County, California offering plenty of attractions such as exploring its multiple trails ideal for biking or jogging plus nearby Mavericks Beach provides amazing views close by. There are also numerous shops and eateries providing unique itemsor delicious cuisine perfectfor anyone looking to have a meal out during their visit here!

 Pacifica, CAHalf Moon Bay, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock11,792329,725,481
 Median Income$138,548  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock44.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,267,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.67  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Pacifica    9 Reviews

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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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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Over 13 years ago

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Reviews for Half Moon Bay    3 Reviews

HMB has one of the best climates in the world. It also has some very good restaurants. You have the ocean on one side and scenic foothills to the east.It would be heaven  More

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Over 19 years ago

Rural coastal living in a great community close to San Francisco and Silicon  More

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Over 20 years ago

I lived in HMB for 17 years and loved (almost) every minute there. Beautiful hills to the east of the town and the Pacific ocean to the west. Close to San Francisco,  More

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