Daytona Beach, FL vs Martinez, 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
Martinez
64.8
#1674 nationally
Martinez leads in median household income ($124,669 vs $47,608). Daytona Beach leads in cost of living index (102 vs 171). Daytona Beach leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 31 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Daytona Beach, FL | Martinez, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#615) | 64.8 (#1674) |
| Population | 82,485 | 36,395 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $252,989 | $766,182 |
| Median Household Income | $47,608 | $124,669 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 171 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.8 | D+38.0 |
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
64.8 Score
Martinez, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$766,182
Population
36,395
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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