Daytona Beach, FL vs El Monte, CA
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.
Daytona Beach
74.2
#615 nationally
El Monte
61.6
#1894 nationally
El Monte leads in walk score (62 vs 37). Daytona Beach leads in cost of living index (102 vs 151). Daytona Beach leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 29.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Daytona Beach, FL | El Monte, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#615) | 61.6 (#1894) |
| Population | 82,485 | 103,794 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $252,989 | $764,928 |
| Median Household Income | $47,608 | $59,929 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 29.3 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 11.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.8 | D+32.9 |
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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D-
61.6 Score
El Monte, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$764,928
Population
103,794
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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