Jacksonville, FL vs Montclair, 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.
Jacksonville
69.9
#1153 nationally
Montclair
60.8
#1923 nationally
Montclair leads in walk score (57 vs 26). Jacksonville leads in cost of living index (96 vs 139). Jacksonville leads in average commute (26.1 min vs 31.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jacksonville, FL | Montclair, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1153) | 60.8 (#1923) |
| Population | 985,843 | 37,545 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,646 | $661,144 |
| Median Household Income | $61,442 | $72,789 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 57 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 17.6 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.5 | R+2.1 |
D+
69.9 Score
Jacksonville, FL
Bold City with room to grow
Median Home
$286,646
Population
985,843
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southeast
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D-
60.8 Score
Montclair, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$661,144
Population
37,545
Crime
High
Walk Score
57
Pacific
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