Daytona Beach, FL vs Mountain View, 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
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
Mountain View leads in median household income ($174,156 vs $47,608). Daytona Beach leads in cost of living index (102 vs 285). Mountain View leads in walk score (66 vs 37).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Daytona Beach, FL | Mountain View, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#615) | 63.3 (#1779) |
| Population | 82,485 | 81,785 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $252,989 | $1,962,774 |
| Median Household Income | $47,608 | $174,156 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 285 |
| 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
63.3 Score
Mountain View, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,962,774
Population
81,785
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
66
Pacific
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