Berkeley, CA vs Miami Gardens, 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.
Berkeley
59.6
#1947 nationally
Miami Gardens
62.4
#1860 nationally
Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 38). Miami Gardens leads in cost of living index (112 vs 222). Berkeley leads in median household income ($104,716 vs $56,071).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Miami Gardens, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 62.4 (#1860) |
| Population | 118,962 | 110,717 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $475,819 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $56,071 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 11.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+11.4 |
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59.6 Score
Berkeley, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,460,437
Population
118,962
Crime
High
Walk Score
85
Pacific
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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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