Miami Beach, FL vs Oakland, 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.
Miami Beach
72.3
#907 nationally
Oakland
62
#1880 nationally
Oakland leads in median household income ($85,459 vs $65,116). Miami Beach leads in average commute (26.2 min vs 32.1 min). Miami Beach leads in cost of living index (138 vs 155).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Miami Beach, FL | Oakland, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#907) | 62 (#1880) |
| Population | 79,607 | 433,823 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $528,434 | $717,798 |
| Median Household Income | $65,116 | $85,459 |
| Average Commute | 26.2 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 155 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.4 | D+53.6 |
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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D-
62 Score
Oakland, CA
Gritty, diverse, and full of culture
Median Home
$717,798
Population
433,823
Crime
High
Schools
C
Pacific
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