| | Houston, TX | Miami Lakes, FL | United States |
| Overall | 96.9 | 118.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 98.1 | 105.5 | 100 |
| Health | 95.1 | 104.0 | 100 |
| Housing | 75.4 | 157.3 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $247,900 | $566,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,650.0% | 9,620.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 119.0 | 141.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 105.9 | 99.7 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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I moved to Houston from the San Francisco Bay area in 1991 after college but I have always had family here.
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There's definitely lots of jobs/economic opportunity. It's quite racially diverse if that's your thing. Houston has awful urban sprawl. Expect awful traffic. Hot as hell More
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Reviews for Miami Lakes 
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Miami Lakes is a quiet, friendly community in Northern Miami-Dade County, Florida. The town incorporated in 2000, and became Miami-Dade's 31st municipality. There are 23 More
Miami Lakes is a great place to raise a family. It is a VERY safe neighborhood. It does not really matter if you leave your window open all night just for fresh air. More
Miami Lakes was incorporated in December, 2000, becoming one of 34 municipalities in Miami-Dade County. The community features winding tree-shaded streets, and numerous More
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