Miami Gardens, FL vs Philadelphia, PA
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 Gardens
62.4
#1860 nationally
Philadelphia
72.6
#863 nationally
Philadelphia leads in walk score (74 vs 38). Philadelphia leads in cost of living index (102 vs 112). Miami Gardens leads in median household income ($56,071 vs $52,649).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Miami Gardens, FL | Philadelphia, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.4 (#1860) | 72.6 (#863) |
| Population | 110,717 | 1,573,916 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $475,819 | $234,630 |
| Median Household Income | $56,071 | $52,649 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 32.8 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 74 |
| Crime Level | 11.4 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.4 | D+58.8 |
D-
62.4 Score
Miami Gardens, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$475,819
Population
110,717
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
38
Southeast
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C-
72.6 Score
Philadelphia, PA
City of Brotherly Love with gritty charm
Median Home
$234,630
Population
1,573,916
Crime
High
Schools
C
Northeast
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