Crestview, FL vs Salinas, 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.
Crestview
71.3
#991 nationally
Salinas
63.5
#1766 nationally
Salinas leads in walk score (55 vs 18). Crestview leads in crime level (5.9 vs 14.4). Crestview leads in cost of living index (102 vs 149).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Crestview, FL | Salinas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#991) | 63.5 (#1766) |
| Population | 29,300 | 159,506 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $290,788 | $753,868 |
| Median Household Income | $61,311 | $84,250 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 25.9 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 14.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+42.5 | D+29.9 |
C-
71.3 Score
Crestview, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$290,788
Population
29,300
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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D
63.5 Score
Salinas, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$753,868
Population
159,506
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Pacific
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