Miami, FL vs Rowlett, TX
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
64.3
#1703 nationally
Rowlett
72.8
#833 nationally
Miami leads in walk score (77 vs 19). Rowlett leads in median household income ($110,954 vs $51,362). Rowlett leads in cost of living index (112 vs 128).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Miami, FL | Rowlett, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1703) | 72.8 (#833) |
| Population | 449,514 | 66,813 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $583,609 | $370,262 |
| Median Household Income | $51,362 | $110,954 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 19 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 4.2 |
| School Rating | 5.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.4 | D+22.2 |
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64.3 Score
Miami, FL
Gateway to Latin America
Median Home
$583,609
Population
449,514
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southeast
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C-
72.8 Score
Rowlett, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$370,262
Population
66,813
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
19
Southwest
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