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Pacific & Non-Contiguous

Pacific coast cities, inland communities, Alaska, and Hawaii.

Explore these distinct settings separately, then compare housing, travel connections, and everyday services.

5 states · 3,202 cities and towns

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Alaska →

Compare road access, winter travel, and access to everyday services between communities.

Median monthly rent
~$1.4kAbout the same as the U.S. median
Median home value
~$355k6% above the U.S. median
Sources and reporting periods
Median monthly rent

U.S. Census Bureau 2024 ACS 5-Year B25064 · 2020-01-01–2024-12-31

Median home value

U.S. Census Bureau 2024 ACS 5-Year B25077 · 2020-01-01–2024-12-31

355 cities and towns

California →

Compare coastal and inland cities separately, especially housing costs and your daily commute.

Median monthly rent
~$2k44% above the U.S. median
Median home value
~$735k121% above the U.S. median
Sources and reporting periods
Median monthly rent

U.S. Census Bureau 2024 ACS 5-Year B25064 · 2020-01-01–2024-12-31

Median home value

U.S. Census Bureau 2024 ACS 5-Year B25077 · 2020-01-01–2024-12-31

1,619 cities and towns

Hawaii →

Start with the island: compare local services, inter-island travel, and the logistics of moving belongings.

Median monthly rent
~$2k39% above the U.S. median
Median home value
~$840k152% above the U.S. median
Sources and reporting periods
Median monthly rent

U.S. Census Bureau 2024 ACS 5-Year B25064 · 2020-01-01–2024-12-31

Median home value

U.S. Census Bureau 2024 ACS 5-Year B25077 · 2020-01-01–2024-12-31

163 cities and towns

Oregon →

Compare the coast, Willamette Valley, and communities east of the Cascades for climate and access to work.

Median monthly rent
~$1.5k8% above the U.S. median
Median home value
~$480k44% above the U.S. median
Sources and reporting periods
Median monthly rent

U.S. Census Bureau 2024 ACS 5-Year B25064 · 2020-01-01–2024-12-31

Median home value

U.S. Census Bureau 2024 ACS 5-Year B25077 · 2020-01-01–2024-12-31

426 cities and towns

Washington →

Compare Puget Sound and communities east of the Cascades; check commute routes and seasonal conditions.

Median monthly rent
~$1.8k25% above the U.S. median
Median home value
~$565k70% above the U.S. median
Sources and reporting periods
Median monthly rent

U.S. Census Bureau 2024 ACS 5-Year B25064 · 2020-01-01–2024-12-31

Median home value

U.S. Census Bureau 2024 ACS 5-Year B25077 · 2020-01-01–2024-12-31

639 cities and towns

Cities & towns in Pacific & Non-Contiguous

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Before choosing a place in Pacific & Non-Contiguous

  • Compare the Pacific mainland, Alaska, and Hawaii separately; they have very different travel connections.
  • On the mainland, compare coastal and inland communities at the city level.
  • For Alaska, check road access and winter travel. For Hawaii, start with the island and moving logistics.

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Latest published population for each place. Reporting periods may vary; places without a published population appear last when sorting by size.