Glendale, CA vs Miami 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.
Glendale
62.9
#1813 nationally
Miami Beach
72.3
#907 nationally
Miami Beach leads in crime level (3.4 vs 7.9). Miami Beach leads in cost of living index (138 vs 193). Glendale leads in median household income ($81,219 vs $65,116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glendale, CA | Miami Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1813) | 72.3 (#907) |
| Population | 187,050 | 79,607 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,197,708 | $528,434 |
| Median Household Income | $81,219 | $65,116 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 76 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 193 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+11.4 |
D-
62.9 Score
Glendale, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,197,708
Population
187,050
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Pacific
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C-
72.3 Score
Miami Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$528,434
Population
79,607
Crime
Low
Walk Score
76
Southeast
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