Homestead, FL vs Modesto, 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.
Homestead
62.9
#1814 nationally
Modesto
64.2
#1712 nationally
Homestead leads in crime level (7.9 vs 18.0). Modesto leads in walk score (48 vs 32). Modesto leads in average commute (29.4 min vs 38.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Homestead, FL | Modesto, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1814) | 64.2 (#1712) |
| Population | 81,659 | 218,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $436,925 | $447,153 |
| Median Household Income | $57,739 | $73,375 |
| Average Commute | 38.4 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | 18.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.4 | R+11.0 |
D-
62.9 Score
Homestead, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$436,925
Population
81,659
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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D
64.2 Score
Modesto, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$447,153
Population
218,915
Crime
High
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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