DeBary, FL vs Santa Fe, NM
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.
DeBary
70.8
#1053 nationally
Santa Fe
63
#1809 nationally
DeBary leads in crime level (5.1 vs 23.1). Santa Fe leads in walk score (39 vs 16). Santa Fe leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 26.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | DeBary, FL | Santa Fe, NM |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1053) | 63 (#1809) |
| Population | 23,209 | 89,167 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $380,627 | $591,316 |
| Median Household Income | $83,678 | $67,663 |
| Average Commute | 26.7 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | 23.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.8 | D+48.9 |
C-
70.8 Score
DeBary, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$380,627
Population
23,209
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
16
Southeast
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D
63 Score
Santa Fe, NM
New Mexico community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$591,316
Population
89,167
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
Southwest
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