Gardner, KS vs Miami Beach, 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.
Gardner
76
#395 nationally
Miami Beach
72.3
#907 nationally
Miami Beach leads in walk score (76 vs 24). Gardner leads in median household income ($91,232 vs $65,116). Gardner leads in cost of living index (101 vs 138).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gardner, KS | Miami Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#395) | 72.3 (#907) |
| Population | 25,378 | 79,607 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $355,396 | $528,434 |
| Median Household Income | $91,232 | $65,116 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 76 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.5 | R+11.4 |
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76 Score
Gardner, KS
Small Kansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$355,396
Population
25,378
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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72.3 Score
Miami Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$528,434
Population
79,607
Crime
Low
Walk Score
76
Southeast
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