Deltona, FL vs Waltham, MA
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.
Deltona
68.7
#1290 nationally
Waltham
66.7
#1517 nationally
Waltham leads in walk score (57 vs 16). Waltham leads in median household income ($113,443 vs $69,074). Deltona leads in cost of living index (104 vs 164).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Deltona, FL | Waltham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1290) | 66.7 (#1517) |
| Population | 98,739 | 64,477 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $301,204 | $831,292 |
| Median Household Income | $69,074 | $113,443 |
| Average Commute | 34.4 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 164 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.8 | D+39.5 |
D+
68.7 Score
Deltona, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$301,204
Population
98,739
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
16
Southeast
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66.7 Score
Waltham, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$831,292
Population
64,477
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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