Miami Beach, FL vs Sarasota, 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.
Miami Beach
72.3
#907 nationally
Sarasota
67.4
#1432 nationally
Miami Beach leads in crime level (3.4 vs 15.1). Miami Beach leads in walk score (76 vs 52). Sarasota leads in average commute (21.3 min vs 26.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Miami Beach, FL | Sarasota, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#907) | 67.4 (#1432) |
| Population | 79,607 | 57,602 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $528,434 | $413,155 |
| Median Household Income | $65,116 | $68,870 |
| Average Commute | 26.2 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.4 | R+23.5 |
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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+
67.4 Score
Sarasota, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$413,155
Population
57,602
Crime
High
Walk Score
52
Southeast
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