Irvine, CA vs Miami Lakes, 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.
Irvine
67.2
#1452 nationally
Miami Lakes
66.8
#1500 nationally
Miami Lakes leads in cost of living index (136 vs 178). Irvine leads in median household income ($116,519 vs $90,339). Irvine leads in average commute (25.8 min vs 33.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Irvine, CA | Miami Lakes, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1452) | 66.8 (#1500) |
| Population | 307,670 | 31,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,517,431 | $654,424 |
| Median Household Income | $116,519 | $90,339 |
| Average Commute | 25.8 min | 33.2 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 35 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 2.8 |
| School Rating | 9.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 178 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+11.4 |
D+
67.2 Score
Irvine, CA
Master-planned perfection in Southern California
Median Home
$1,517,431
Population
307,670
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Pacific
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D
66.8 Score
Miami Lakes, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$654,424
Population
31,238
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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