Los Angeles, CA vs Miami, 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.
Los Angeles
60.9
#1917 nationally
Miami
64.3
#1703 nationally
Los Angeles leads in median household income ($74,891 vs $51,362). Miami leads in cost of living index (128 vs 173). Miami leads in walk score (77 vs 68).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Los Angeles, CA | Miami, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.9 (#1917) | 64.3 (#1703) |
| Population | 3,822,238 | 449,514 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $946,268 | $583,609 |
| Median Household Income | $74,891 | $51,362 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 77 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | 5.4 | 5.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+11.4 |
D-
60.9 Score
Los Angeles, CA
Entertainment capital of the world
Median Home
$946,268
Population
3,822,238
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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D
64.3 Score
Miami, FL
Gateway to Latin America
Median Home
$583,609
Population
449,514
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southeast
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