Carson, CA 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.
Carson
63.8
#1737 nationally
Daytona Beach
74.2
#615 nationally
Carson leads in median household income ($103,045 vs $47,608). Daytona Beach leads in cost of living index (102 vs 154). Carson leads in walk score (55 vs 37).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carson, CA | Daytona Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1737) | 74.2 (#615) |
| Population | 91,139 | 82,485 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $796,912 | $252,989 |
| Median Household Income | $103,045 | $47,608 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 20.3 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 11.5 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+21.8 |
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63.8 Score
Carson, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$796,912
Population
91,139
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Pacific
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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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