Miami Gardens, FL vs Waxhaw, NC
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
Waxhaw
65.9
#1604 nationally
Waxhaw leads in crime level (1.6 vs 11.4). Waxhaw leads in median household income ($124,711 vs $56,071). Miami Gardens leads in cost of living index (112 vs 125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Miami Gardens, FL | Waxhaw, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.4 (#1860) | 65.9 (#1604) |
| Population | 110,717 | 23,073 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $475,819 | $717,174 |
| Median Household Income | $56,071 | $124,711 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 11.4 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.4 | R+25.3 |
Data coverage note: Waxhaw is missing data for 1 metric that Miami Gardens has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D
65.9 Score
Waxhaw, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$717,174
Population
23,073
Crime
Low
Median Income
$124,711
Southeast
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