Miami, FL vs St. Petersburg, 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
64.3
#1703 nationally
St. Petersburg
67.8
#1386 nationally
Miami leads in walk score (77 vs 43). St. Petersburg leads in median household income ($70,333 vs $51,362). St. Petersburg leads in average commute (24 min vs 29.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Miami, FL | St. Petersburg, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1703) | 67.8 (#1386) |
| Population | 449,514 | 263,553 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $583,609 | $358,420 |
| Median Household Income | $51,362 | $70,333 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 43 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 17.0 |
| School Rating | 5.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.4 | R+5.2 |
D
64.3 Score
Miami, FL
Gateway to Latin America
Median Home
$583,609
Population
449,514
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southeast
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D+
67.8 Score
St. Petersburg, FL
Growing Florida city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$358,420
Population
263,553
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Southeast
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