Burlington, NC vs Sunny Isles Beach, 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.
Burlington
68.8
#1278 nationally
Sunny Isles Beach
66.6
#1528 nationally
Sunny Isles Beach leads in crime level (3.7 vs 26.1). Sunny Isles Beach leads in walk score (60 vs 33). Burlington leads in average commute (23.6 min vs 34.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burlington, NC | Sunny Isles Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1278) | 66.6 (#1528) |
| Population | 60,032 | 21,885 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $257,731 | $652,429 |
| Median Household Income | $52,963 | $57,145 |
| Average Commute | 23.6 min | 34.2 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 60 |
| Crime Level | 26.1 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.2 | R+11.4 |
D+
68.8 Score
Burlington, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$257,731
Population
60,032
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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D
66.6 Score
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$652,429
Population
21,885
Crime
Low
Walk Score
60
Southeast
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