Austin, TX vs Miami Gardens, FL
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.
Austin
68.3
#1322 nationally
Miami Gardens
62.4
#1860 nationally
Austin leads in median household income ($91,461 vs $56,071). Austin leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 32.3 min). Miami Gardens leads in cost of living index (112 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Miami Gardens, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 62.4 (#1860) |
| Population | 967,862 | 110,717 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $475,819 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $56,071 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 38 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 11.4 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | R+11.4 |
D+
68.3 Score
Austin, TX
Live music capital meets tech innovation
Median Home
$504,148
Population
967,862
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southwest
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D-
62.4 Score
Miami Gardens, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$475,819
Population
110,717
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
38
Southeast
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