Burien, WA vs North Miami, 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.
Burien
64.2
#1708 nationally
North Miami
67
#1477 nationally
Burien leads in median household income ($84,583 vs $49,069). North Miami leads in crime level (7.6 vs 11.7). North Miami leads in cost of living index (110 vs 139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burien, WA | North Miami, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1708) | 67 (#1477) |
| Population | 50,730 | 59,008 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $643,360 | $423,913 |
| Median Household Income | $84,583 | $49,069 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 31.2 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | R+11.4 |
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64.2 Score
Burien, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$643,360
Population
50,730
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
Pacific
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D+
67 Score
North Miami, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$423,913
Population
59,008
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
61
Southeast
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