Miami Beach, FL vs Rutherford, NJ
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
Rutherford
70.7
#1075 nationally
Rutherford leads in crime level (1.6 vs 3.4). Rutherford leads in median household income ($128,576 vs $65,116). Miami Beach leads in average commute (26.2 min vs 33.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Miami Beach, FL | Rutherford, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#907) | 70.7 (#1075) |
| Population | 79,607 | 18,852 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $528,434 | $767,911 |
| Median Household Income | $65,116 | $128,576 |
| Average Commute | 26.2 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.4 | D+3.4 |
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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70.7 Score
Rutherford, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$767,911
Population
18,852
Crime
Low
Walk Score
67
Northeast
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