Dania Beach, FL vs Monterey, 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.
Dania Beach
69.3
#1225 nationally
Monterey
62.7
#1834 nationally
Monterey leads in median household income ($98,003 vs $46,330). Dania Beach leads in cost of living index (108 vs 192). Dania Beach leads in crime level (6.7 vs 10.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dania Beach, FL | Monterey, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1225) | 62.7 (#1834) |
| Population | 31,915 | 29,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,246 | $1,179,065 |
| Median Household Income | $46,330 | $98,003 |
| Average Commute | 27.9 min | 19.1 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 53 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 10.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 192 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | D+29.9 |
D+
69.3 Score
Dania Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,246
Population
31,915
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
52
Southeast
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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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