Beaumont, TX vs Sarasota, 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.
Beaumont
75.5
#445 nationally
Sarasota
67.4
#1432 nationally
Sarasota leads in crime level (15.1 vs 31.2). Sarasota leads in walk score (52 vs 31). Beaumont leads in cost of living index (91 vs 118).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Beaumont, TX | Sarasota, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#445) | 67.4 (#1432) |
| Population | 112,193 | 57,602 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $174,566 | $413,155 |
| Median Household Income | $53,745 | $68,870 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 31.2 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.9 | R+23.5 |
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75.5 Score
Beaumont, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$174,566
Population
112,193
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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D+
67.4 Score
Sarasota, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$413,155
Population
57,602
Crime
High
Walk Score
52
Southeast
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