Lafayette, CA 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.
Lafayette
62.7
#1832 nationally
Miami Beach
72.3
#907 nationally
Lafayette leads in median household income ($219,250 vs $65,116). Miami Beach leads in walk score (76 vs 26). Miami Beach leads in cost of living index (138 vs 280).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CA | Miami Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1832) | 72.3 (#907) |
| Population | 25,048 | 79,607 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,941,109 | $528,434 |
| Median Household Income | $219,250 | $65,116 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 76 |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 280 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | R+11.4 |
D-
62.7 Score
Lafayette, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,941,109
Population
25,048
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Pacific
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C-
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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