Monterey, CA vs Port Orange, FL
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.
Monterey
62.7
#1834 nationally
Port Orange
69.5
#1201 nationally
Monterey leads in walk score (53 vs 20). Port Orange leads in cost of living index (108 vs 192). Monterey leads in median household income ($98,003 vs $65,026).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Monterey, CA | Port Orange, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1834) | 69.5 (#1201) |
| Population | 29,116 | 65,966 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,179,065 | $339,724 |
| Median Household Income | $98,003 | $65,026 |
| Average Commute | 19.1 min | 24.1 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 10.5 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 192 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.9 | R+21.8 |
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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D+
69.5 Score
Port Orange, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$339,724
Population
65,966
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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