Bellingham, WA vs Hialeah, 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.
Bellingham
66.3
#1553 nationally
Hialeah
67.6
#1400 nationally
Bellingham leads in average commute (18.7 min vs 29.3 min). Hialeah leads in walk score (68 vs 49). Bellingham leads in median household income ($64,026 vs $49,531).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bellingham, WA | Hialeah, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.3 (#1553) | 67.6 (#1400) |
| Population | 94,720 | 221,300 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,756 | $445,442 |
| Median Household Income | $64,026 | $49,531 |
| Average Commute | 18.7 min | 29.3 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 9.6 | 8.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 137 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.9 | R+11.4 |
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66.3 Score
Bellingham, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$672,756
Population
94,720
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
49
Pacific
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D+
67.6 Score
Hialeah, FL
Growing Florida city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$445,442
Population
221,300
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Southeast
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