Margate, FL vs New York City, NY
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
New York City
62.5
#1851 nationally
New York City leads in walk score (89 vs 37). Margate leads in cost of living index (110 vs 187). Margate leads in average commute (28.9 min vs 41.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Margate, FL | New York City, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1219) | 62.5 (#1851) |
| Population | 58,593 | 8,258,035 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $322,588 | $832,934 |
| Median Household Income | $56,324 | $74,694 |
| Average Commute | 28.9 min | 41.2 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 89 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 187 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | D+64.8 |
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-
62.5 Score
New York City, NY
The city that never sleeps
Median Home
$832,934
Population
8,258,035
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Northeast
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