Daytona Beach, FL vs Thornton, CO
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
Thornton
66.7
#1515 nationally
Thornton leads in median household income ($95,064 vs $47,608). Daytona Beach leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 30.9 min). Daytona Beach leads in cost of living index (102 vs 130).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Daytona Beach, FL | Thornton, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#615) | 66.7 (#1515) |
| Population | 82,485 | 144,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $252,989 | $498,542 |
| Median Household Income | $47,608 | $95,064 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.8 | D+9.0 |
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
66.7 Score
Thornton, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$498,542
Population
144,922
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
West
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