Elk Grove, CA vs Miramar, 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.
Elk Grove
66.7
#1508 nationally
Miramar
67
#1476 nationally
Elk Grove leads in median household income ($115,864 vs $81,812). Miramar leads in cost of living index (123 vs 148). Miramar leads in crime level (4.4 vs 5.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elk Grove, CA | Miramar, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1508) | 67 (#1476) |
| Population | 178,444 | 138,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $634,683 | $521,847 |
| Median Household Income | $115,864 | $81,812 |
| Average Commute | 33.1 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 4.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.7 | D+17.0 |
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66.7 Score
Elk Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$634,683
Population
178,444
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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D+
67 Score
Miramar, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$521,847
Population
138,319
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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