Miami Beach, FL vs Pearland, TX
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
Pearland
73.9
#664 nationally
Miami Beach leads in walk score (76 vs 21). Pearland leads in median household income ($111,123 vs $65,116). Pearland leads in crime level (2.6 vs 3.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Miami Beach, FL | Pearland, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#907) | 73.9 (#664) |
| Population | 79,607 | 127,736 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $528,434 | $383,980 |
| Median Household Income | $65,116 | $111,123 |
| Average Commute | 26.2 min | 33.6 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.4 | R+19.7 |
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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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73.9 Score
Pearland, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$383,980
Population
127,736
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Southwest
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