Gainesville, 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.
Gainesville
68
#1355 nationally
Monterey
62.7
#1834 nationally
Monterey leads in median household income ($98,003 vs $43,783). Monterey leads in crime level (10.5 vs 20.2). Gainesville leads in cost of living index (104 vs 192).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gainesville, FL | Monterey, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1355) | 62.7 (#1834) |
| Population | 145,812 | 29,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,659 | $1,179,065 |
| Median Household Income | $43,783 | $98,003 |
| Average Commute | 18.8 min | 19.1 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 53 |
| Crime Level | 20.2 | 10.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 192 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.0 | D+29.9 |
D+
68 Score
Gainesville, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$298,659
Population
145,812
Crime
High
Walk Score
37
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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