Fort Lauderdale, FL vs Southlake, TX
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.
Fort Lauderdale
69.9
#1152 nationally
Southlake
69.3
#1234 nationally
Southlake leads in crime level (0.9 vs 4.0). Fort Lauderdale leads in walk score (56 vs 15). Southlake leads in median household income ($250,001 vs $75,376).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Southlake, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1152) | 69.3 (#1234) |
| Population | 184,255 | 31,137 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $513,820 | $1,321,458 |
| Median Household Income | $75,376 | $250,001 |
| Average Commute | 26.3 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 0.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 127 | 163 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | R+5.1 |
D+
69.9 Score
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$513,820
Population
184,255
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
56
Southeast
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D+
69.3 Score
Southlake, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,321,458
Population
31,137
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
15
Southwest
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