Austin, TX vs Miramar, 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
Miramar
67
#1476 nationally
Austin leads in walk score (42 vs 28). Austin leads in median household income ($91,461 vs $81,812). Austin leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 29.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Miramar, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 67 (#1476) |
| Population | 967,862 | 138,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $521,847 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $81,812 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 28 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 4.4 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+17.0 |
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+
67 Score
Miramar, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$521,847
Population
138,319
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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