Laguna Niguel, CA vs Sunny Isles 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 Niguel
64.5
#1689 nationally
Sunny Isles Beach
66.6
#1528 nationally
Laguna Niguel leads in median household income ($135,822 vs $57,145). Sunny Isles Beach leads in walk score (60 vs 33). Sunny Isles Beach leads in cost of living index (130 vs 204).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Laguna Niguel, CA | Sunny Isles Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.5 (#1689) | 66.6 (#1528) |
| Population | 62,899 | 21,885 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,494,001 | $652,429 |
| Median Household Income | $135,822 | $57,145 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 34.2 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 60 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 204 | 130 |
| 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
66.6 Score
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$652,429
Population
21,885
Crime
Low
Walk Score
60
Southeast
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