Hollywood, FL vs Monterey, CA
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.
Hollywood
68.8
#1282 nationally
Monterey
62.7
#1834 nationally
Hollywood leads in crime level (5.7 vs 10.5). Hollywood leads in cost of living index (118 vs 192). Monterey leads in average commute (19.1 min vs 30.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hollywood, FL | Monterey, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1282) | 62.7 (#1834) |
| Population | 153,859 | 29,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,787 | $1,179,065 |
| Median Household Income | $61,958 | $98,003 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 19.1 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 53 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 10.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 192 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | D+29.9 |
D+
68.8 Score
Hollywood, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$445,787
Population
153,859
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
52
Southeast
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D-
62.7 Score
Monterey, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,179,065
Population
29,116
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
53
Pacific
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