Margate, FL vs Missoula, MT
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.
Margate
69.4
#1219 nationally
Missoula
64.4
#1694 nationally
Margate leads in crime level (7.1 vs 16.4). Missoula leads in average commute (15.7 min vs 28.9 min). Missoula leads in walk score (45 vs 37).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Margate, FL | Missoula, MT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1219) | 64.4 (#1694) |
| Population | 58,593 | 77,757 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $322,588 | $574,064 |
| Median Household Income | $56,324 | $59,783 |
| Average Commute | 28.9 min | 15.7 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 16.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | D+21.4 |
D+
69.4 Score
Margate, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$322,588
Population
58,593
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Southeast
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D
64.4 Score
Missoula, MT
Montana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$574,064
Population
77,757
Crime
High
Walk Score
45
West
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