Newton, MA vs Sunny Isles Beach, 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.
Newton
69.4
#1220 nationally
Sunny Isles Beach
66.6
#1528 nationally
Newton leads in median household income ($176,373 vs $57,145). Newton leads in crime level (1.3 vs 3.7). Sunny Isles Beach leads in cost of living index (130 vs 207).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newton, MA | Sunny Isles Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1220) | 66.6 (#1528) |
| Population | 88,415 | 21,885 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,540,226 | $652,429 |
| Median Household Income | $176,373 | $57,145 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 34.2 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 60 |
| Crime Level | 1.3 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 207 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | R+11.4 |
D+
69.4 Score
Newton, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,540,226
Population
88,415
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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D
66.6 Score
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$652,429
Population
21,885
Crime
Low
Walk Score
60
Southeast
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