Daytona Beach, FL vs Los Angeles, 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
Los Angeles
60.9
#1917 nationally
Los Angeles leads in walk score (68 vs 37). Daytona Beach leads in cost of living index (102 vs 173). Los Angeles leads in median household income ($74,891 vs $47,608).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Daytona Beach, FL | Los Angeles, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#615) | 60.9 (#1917) |
| Population | 82,485 | 3,822,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $252,989 | $946,268 |
| Median Household Income | $47,608 | $74,891 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 173 |
| 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-
60.9 Score
Los Angeles, CA
Entertainment capital of the world
Median Home
$946,268
Population
3,822,238
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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