Daytona Beach, FL vs Gilroy, 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
Gilroy
60.4
#1936 nationally
Gilroy leads in median household income ($127,391 vs $47,608). Daytona Beach leads in cost of living index (102 vs 181). Daytona Beach leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 34.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Daytona Beach, FL | Gilroy, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#615) | 60.4 (#1936) |
| Population | 82,485 | 58,250 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $252,989 | $1,052,956 |
| Median Household Income | $47,608 | $127,391 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 34.1 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 181 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.8 | D+40.0 |
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-
60.4 Score
Gilroy, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,052,956
Population
58,250
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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