Brandon, MS vs Miami Lakes, 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.
Brandon
77.5
#239 nationally
Miami Lakes
66.8
#1500 nationally
Miami Lakes leads in walk score (35 vs 11). Brandon leads in cost of living index (98 vs 136). Brandon leads in average commute (25.6 min vs 33.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brandon, MS | Miami Lakes, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.5 (#239) | 66.8 (#1500) |
| Population | 25,719 | 31,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $291,089 | $654,424 |
| Median Household Income | $89,051 | $90,339 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 33.2 min |
| Walk Score | 11 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.1 | R+11.4 |
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77.5 Score
Brandon, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$291,089
Population
25,719
Crime
Low
Walk Score
11
Southeast
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66.8 Score
Miami Lakes, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$654,424
Population
31,238
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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