Miami Beach, FL vs Monroe, LA
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.
Miami Beach
72.3
#907 nationally
Monroe
73.4
#741 nationally
Miami Beach leads in crime level (3.4 vs 51.8). Miami Beach leads in walk score (76 vs 32). Miami Beach leads in median household income ($65,116 vs $36,550).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Miami Beach, FL | Monroe, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#907) | 73.4 (#741) |
| Population | 79,607 | 46,616 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $528,434 | $155,007 |
| Median Household Income | $65,116 | $36,550 |
| Average Commute | 26.2 min | 17.6 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 51.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.4 | R+27.9 |
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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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73.4 Score
Monroe, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$155,007
Population
46,616
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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