Laguna Niguel, 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.
Laguna Niguel
64.5
#1689 nationally
Miami Lakes
66.8
#1500 nationally
Laguna Niguel leads in median household income ($135,822 vs $90,339). Miami Lakes leads in cost of living index (136 vs 204). Miami Lakes leads in crime level (2.8 vs 3.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Laguna Niguel, CA | Miami Lakes, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.5 (#1689) | 66.8 (#1500) |
| Population | 62,899 | 31,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,494,001 | $654,424 |
| Median Household Income | $135,822 | $90,339 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 33.2 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 204 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+11.4 |
D
64.5 Score
Laguna Niguel, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,494,001
Population
62,899
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
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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