Miami, FL vs Vacaville, 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
64.3
#1703 nationally
Vacaville
66.1
#1590 nationally
Miami leads in walk score (77 vs 36). Vacaville leads in median household income ($106,764 vs $51,362). Miami leads in cost of living index (128 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Miami, FL | Vacaville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1703) | 66.1 (#1590) |
| Population | 449,514 | 102,526 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $583,609 | $607,747 |
| Median Household Income | $51,362 | $106,764 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 36 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 8.0 |
| School Rating | 5.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.4 | D+23.0 |
D
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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D
66.1 Score
Vacaville, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$607,747
Population
102,526
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Pacific
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