Baltimore, MD 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.
Baltimore
75.5
#444 nationally
Daytona Beach
74.2
#615 nationally
Daytona Beach leads in crime level (9.0 vs 44.0). Baltimore leads in walk score (64 vs 37). Daytona Beach leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 30.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baltimore, MD | Daytona Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#444) | 74.2 (#615) |
| Population | 565,239 | 82,485 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,754 | $252,989 |
| Median Household Income | $58,349 | $47,608 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 20.3 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 44.0 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | R+21.8 |
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75.5 Score
Baltimore, MD
Major Maryland city with a diverse economy
Median Home
$189,754
Population
565,239
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
64
Northeast
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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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