Hollywood, FL vs Modesto, 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.
Hollywood
68.8
#1282 nationally
Modesto
64.2
#1712 nationally
Hollywood leads in crime level (5.7 vs 18.0). Modesto leads in median household income ($73,375 vs $61,958). Hollywood leads in cost of living index (118 vs 130).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hollywood, FL | Modesto, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1282) | 64.2 (#1712) |
| Population | 153,859 | 218,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,787 | $447,153 |
| Median Household Income | $61,958 | $73,375 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 18.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | R+11.0 |
D+
68.8 Score
Hollywood, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$445,787
Population
153,859
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
52
Southeast
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D
64.2 Score
Modesto, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$447,153
Population
218,915
Crime
High
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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