Laguna Niguel, CA vs Pembroke Pines, 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
Pembroke Pines
67.3
#1441 nationally
Laguna Niguel leads in median household income ($135,822 vs $77,657). Pembroke Pines leads in cost of living index (123 vs 204). Laguna Niguel leads in crime level (3.5 vs 5.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Laguna Niguel, CA | Pembroke Pines, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.5 (#1689) | 67.3 (#1441) |
| Population | 62,899 | 171,119 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,494,001 | $490,388 |
| Median Household Income | $135,822 | $77,657 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 204 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+17.0 |
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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+
67.3 Score
Pembroke Pines, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$490,388
Population
171,119
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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