Miami Gardens, FL vs Waynesboro, VA
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
Waynesboro
70.4
#1109 nationally
Waynesboro leads in crime level (6.7 vs 11.4). Waynesboro leads in average commute (22.3 min vs 32.3 min). Miami Gardens leads in walk score (38 vs 31).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Miami Gardens, FL | Waynesboro, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.4 (#1860) | 70.4 (#1109) |
| Population | 110,717 | 23,182 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $475,819 | $320,177 |
| Median Household Income | $56,071 | $52,519 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 22.3 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 11.4 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.4 | R+5.7 |
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-
70.4 Score
Waynesboro, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$320,177
Population
23,182
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
31
Northeast
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