Miami Beach, FL vs Plano, 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
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Miami Beach leads in walk score (76 vs 39). Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $65,116). Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 138).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Miami Beach, FL | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#907) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 79,607 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $528,434 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $65,116 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 26.2 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.4 | R+11.2 |
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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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72.6 Score
Plano, TX
Corporate opportunity meets family-friendly living
Median Home
$499,723
Population
287,339
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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