Miami Beach, FL vs Murrieta, 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
Murrieta
64.4
#1695 nationally
Miami Beach leads in walk score (76 vs 28). Murrieta leads in median household income ($106,925 vs $65,116). Miami Beach leads in crime level (3.4 vs 5.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Miami Beach, FL | Murrieta, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#907) | 64.4 (#1695) |
| Population | 79,607 | 111,878 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $528,434 | $694,424 |
| Median Household Income | $65,116 | $106,925 |
| Average Commute | 26.2 min | 35 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 150 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.4 | R+1.3 |
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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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64.4 Score
Murrieta, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$694,424
Population
111,878
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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