Homestead, FL vs Turlock, 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
Turlock
66.1
#1589 nationally
Homestead leads in crime level (7.9 vs 13.0). Turlock leads in average commute (25.7 min vs 38.4 min). Turlock leads in walk score (46 vs 32).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Homestead, FL | Turlock, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1814) | 66.1 (#1589) |
| Population | 81,659 | 72,100 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $436,925 | $485,596 |
| Median Household Income | $57,739 | $74,559 |
| Average Commute | 38.4 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | 13.0 |
| 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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66.1 Score
Turlock, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$485,596
Population
72,100
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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