Margate, 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.
Margate
69.4
#1219 nationally
Monterey
62.7
#1834 nationally
Margate leads in cost of living index (110 vs 192). Monterey leads in median household income ($98,003 vs $56,324). Monterey leads in average commute (19.1 min vs 28.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Margate, FL | Monterey, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1219) | 62.7 (#1834) |
| Population | 58,593 | 29,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $322,588 | $1,179,065 |
| Median Household Income | $56,324 | $98,003 |
| Average Commute | 28.9 min | 19.1 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 53 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 10.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 192 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | D+29.9 |
D+
69.4 Score
Margate, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$322,588
Population
58,593
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
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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