Hialeah Gardens, FL vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
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.
Hialeah Gardens
70.8
#1055 nationally
Rancho Santa Margarita
68
#1361 nationally
Rancho Santa Margarita leads in median household income ($150,146 vs $58,497). Hialeah Gardens leads in cost of living index (116 vs 178). Hialeah Gardens leads in walk score (50 vs 34).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hialeah Gardens, FL | Rancho Santa Margarita, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1055) | 68 (#1361) |
| Population | 22,286 | 46,182 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $423,216 | $1,017,195 |
| Median Household Income | $58,497 | $150,146 |
| Average Commute | 30 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | 2.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.4 | D+2.6 |
C-
70.8 Score
Hialeah Gardens, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$423,216
Population
22,286
Crime
Low
Walk Score
50
Southeast
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D+
68 Score
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,017,195
Population
46,182
Crime
Low
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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