Atlanta: Full amenity stack + world airport; traffic is the tax. Miami: Global-city energy, zero income tax, climate math unresolved.
Dimension
Atlanta
Miami
Median home price
$383K
$477K
Effective property tax
0.92%
0.86%
Tax friendliness
6/10
10/10
Winter mildness
7/10
10/10
Summer comfort
6/10
1/10
Walkability
6/10
7/10
Outdoor access
5/10
6/10
Culture & food
9/10
9/10
Healthcare
7/10
10/10
Airport connectivity
10/10
9/10
Schools
6/10
6/10
Safety
5/10
5/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
10/10
9/10
Growth trajectory
7/10
9/10
Pick Atlanta if your priorities lean: Median home price, Summer comfort, Airport connectivity, Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk). Pick Miami if they lean: Effective property tax, Tax friendliness, Winter mildness, Walkability. There is no universal winner — only a winner for your weights.