Side-by-side real estate comparison · Updated Jan 2026
Key Metrics
Austin, TX
Miami, FL
Median Home Price
$419,518
$466,841
YoY Price Change
↓ -6.0%
↓ -4.6%
5-Year Appreciation
↑ +14.8%
↑ +43.5%
Median Rent
$1,561/mo
$2,645/mo
Rental Yield
4.5%
6.8%
Price-to-Rent Ratio
22.4
14.7
Income Needed to Buy
$109,455
$132,325
12-Month Forecast
↓ -2.9%
↑ +1.6%
Verdict
Better for Buyers
Austin, TX
median price $419,518, income needed $109,455
Better for Renters
Austin, TX
median rent $1,561/mo
Better for Investors
Miami, FL
6.8% rental yield, +1.6% 12-mo forecast