Miami Beach, FL vs Shafter, 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
Shafter
70.7
#1077 nationally
Miami Beach leads in crime level (3.4 vs 7.6). Miami Beach leads in walk score (76 vs 45). Shafter leads in cost of living index (112 vs 138).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Miami Beach, FL | Shafter, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#907) | 70.7 (#1077) |
| Population | 79,607 | 21,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $528,434 | $387,324 |
| Median Household Income | $65,116 | $66,418 |
| Average Commute | 26.2 min | 22 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 7.6 |
| 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+21.1 |
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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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70.7 Score
Shafter, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$387,324
Population
21,915
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
Pacific
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