Miami Beach, FL vs Union City, 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
Union City
60
#1943 nationally
Miami Beach leads in crime level (3.4 vs 11.2). Union City leads in median household income ($138,013 vs $65,116). Miami Beach leads in walk score (76 vs 47).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Miami Beach, FL | Union City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#907) | 60 (#1943) |
| Population | 79,607 | 65,414 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $528,434 | $1,223,080 |
| Median Household Income | $65,116 | $138,013 |
| Average Commute | 26.2 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 201 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.4 | D+53.6 |
C-
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-
60 Score
Union City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,223,080
Population
65,414
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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