Cocoa, FL vs Gautier, MS
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.
Cocoa
65.9
#1598 nationally
Gautier
77
#286 nationally
Cocoa leads in walk score (36 vs 8). Gautier leads in crime level (6.8 vs 29.7). Gautier leads in average commute (24.1 min vs 27.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cocoa, FL | Gautier, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.9 (#1598) | 77 (#286) |
| Population | 19,930 | 19,021 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,748 | $189,481 |
| Median Household Income | $53,900 | $57,757 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 24.1 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 8 |
| Crime Level | 29.7 | 6.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | R+39.9 |
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65.9 Score
Cocoa, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$298,748
Population
19,930
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
36
Southeast
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77 Score
Gautier, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$189,481
Population
19,021
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
8
Southeast
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