Hialeah, FL vs Santa Cruz, CA
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.
Hialeah
67.6
#1400 nationally
Santa Cruz
60.5
#1932 nationally
Santa Cruz leads in median household income ($105,491 vs $49,531). Hialeah leads in crime level (8.7 vs 16.8). Hialeah leads in cost of living index (116 vs 205).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hialeah, FL | Santa Cruz, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1400) | 60.5 (#1932) |
| Population | 221,300 | 61,501 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,442 | $1,360,355 |
| Median Household Income | $49,531 | $105,491 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 22.2 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 16.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 205 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.4 | D+54.4 |
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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D-
60.5 Score
Santa Cruz, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,360,355
Population
61,501
Crime
High
Walk Score
63
Pacific
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