Cottonwood Heights, UT vs New Smyrna Beach, FL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Cottonwood Heights
70.2
#1124 nationally
New Smyrna Beach
69.3
#1228 nationally
Cottonwood Heights leads in walk score (41 vs 24). Cottonwood Heights leads in median household income ($110,197 vs $73,096). Cottonwood Heights leads in crime level (2.4 vs 3.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cottonwood Heights, UT | New Smyrna Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.2 (#1124) | 69.3 (#1228) |
| Population | 32,204 | 32,655 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $785,258 | $455,070 |
| Median Household Income | $110,197 | $73,096 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 29.2 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 130 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | R+21.8 |
C-
70.2 Score
Cottonwood Heights, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$785,258
Population
32,204
Crime
Low
Walk Score
41
West
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D+
69.3 Score
New Smyrna Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$455,070
Population
32,655
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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