Marina, CA vs Williston, ND
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.
Marina
63.9
#1731 nationally
Williston
68.6
#1310 nationally
Williston leads in average commute (14.9 min vs 24.5 min). Marina leads in crime level (8.0 vs 12.0). Williston leads in cost of living index (108 vs 159).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Marina, CA | Williston, ND |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.9 (#1731) | 68.6 (#1310) |
| Population | 22,833 | 27,706 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $871,019 | $378,684 |
| Median Household Income | $85,783 | $80,352 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 14.9 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 159 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.9 | R+68.1 |
Data coverage note: Williston is missing data for 1 metric that Marina has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
63.9 Score
Marina, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$871,019
Population
22,833
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
46
Pacific
View Marina, CA →
D+
68.6 Score
Williston, ND
Small North Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$378,684
Population
27,706
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$80,352
Midwest
View Williston, ND →
Try a different matchup
Swap Marina for:
Swap Williston for: