Laguna Beach, CA vs North 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.
Laguna Beach
64.3
#1701 nationally
North Miami Beach
63.2
#1791 nationally
Laguna Beach leads in crime level (4.6 vs 16.0). Laguna Beach leads in median household income ($141,875 vs $56,122). North Miami Beach leads in walk score (63 vs 43).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Laguna Beach, CA | North Miami Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1701) | 63.2 (#1791) |
| Population | 22,332 | 42,789 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $3,056,376 | $456,567 |
| Median Household Income | $141,875 | $56,122 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 16.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+11.4 |
D
64.3 Score
Laguna Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$3,056,376
Population
22,332
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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D
63.2 Score
North Miami Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$456,567
Population
42,789
Crime
High
Walk Score
63
Southeast
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