Miami Beach, FL vs Riverside, 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
Riverside
60.4
#1938 nationally
Miami Beach leads in crime level (3.4 vs 16.2). Miami Beach leads in walk score (76 vs 43). Riverside leads in median household income ($83,448 vs $65,116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Miami Beach, FL | Riverside, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#907) | 60.4 (#1938) |
| Population | 79,607 | 318,858 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $528,434 | $650,289 |
| Median Household Income | $65,116 | $83,448 |
| Average Commute | 26.2 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 16.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.4 | R+1.3 |
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-
60.4 Score
Riverside, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$650,289
Population
318,858
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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