Daytona Beach, FL vs Merced, 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
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Daytona Beach leads in crime level (9.0 vs 21.5). Daytona Beach leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 27 min). Merced leads in median household income ($59,233 vs $47,608).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Daytona Beach, FL | Merced, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#615) | 64.3 (#1702) |
| Population | 82,485 | 93,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $252,989 | $397,570 |
| Median Household Income | $47,608 | $59,233 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 21.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.8 | R+4.4 |
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
64.3 Score
Merced, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$397,570
Population
93,692
Crime
High
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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