Margate, FL vs Philadelphia, PA
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
Philadelphia
72.6
#863 nationally
Philadelphia leads in walk score (74 vs 37). Margate leads in average commute (28.9 min vs 32.8 min). Philadelphia leads in cost of living index (102 vs 110).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Margate, FL | Philadelphia, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1219) | 72.6 (#863) |
| Population | 58,593 | 1,573,916 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $322,588 | $234,630 |
| Median Household Income | $56,324 | $52,649 |
| Average Commute | 28.9 min | 32.8 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 74 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | D+58.8 |
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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C-
72.6 Score
Philadelphia, PA
City of Brotherly Love with gritty charm
Median Home
$234,630
Population
1,573,916
Crime
High
Schools
C
Northeast
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