Miami Beach, FL vs Monterey Park, CA
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.
Miami Beach
72.3
#907 nationally
Monterey Park
63.4
#1770 nationally
Miami Beach leads in crime level (3.4 vs 7.5). Miami Beach leads in cost of living index (138 vs 169). Miami Beach leads in walk score (76 vs 64).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Miami Beach, FL | Monterey Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#907) | 63.4 (#1770) |
| Population | 79,607 | 57,877 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $528,434 | $926,209 |
| Median Household Income | $65,116 | $76,892 |
| Average Commute | 26.2 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 169 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.4 | D+32.9 |
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72.3 Score
Miami Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$528,434
Population
79,607
Crime
Low
Walk Score
76
Southeast
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D
63.4 Score
Monterey Park, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$926,209
Population
57,877
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
64
Pacific
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