Augusta, GA vs Daytona Beach, FL
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.
Augusta
80
#94 nationally
Daytona Beach
74.2
#615 nationally
Augusta leads in walk score (68 vs 37). Daytona Beach leads in crime level (9.0 vs 14.2). Augusta leads in cost of living index (92 vs 102).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Augusta, GA | Daytona Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80 (#94) | 74.2 (#615) |
| Population | 205,414 | 82,485 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $188,454 | $252,989 |
| Median Household Income | $50,605 | $47,608 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 20.3 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 14.2 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.6 | R+21.8 |
B-
80 Score
Augusta, GA
Growing Georgia city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$188,454
Population
205,414
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
68
Southeast
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C
74.2 Score
Daytona Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$252,989
Population
82,485
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Southeast
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