Miami Beach, FL vs Santa Ana, 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
Santa Ana
63.6
#1759 nationally
Miami Beach leads in walk score (76 vs 55). Santa Ana leads in median household income ($72,458 vs $65,116). Miami Beach leads in average commute (26.2 min vs 26.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Miami Beach, FL | Santa Ana, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#907) | 63.6 (#1759) |
| Population | 79,607 | 310,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $528,434 | $869,263 |
| Median Household Income | $65,116 | $72,458 |
| Average Commute | 26.2 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.4 | D+2.6 |
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
63.6 Score
Santa Ana, CA
Heart of Orange County
Median Home
$869,263
Population
310,227
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C
Pacific
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