Maple Valley, WA vs New Smyrna Beach, FL
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.
Maple Valley
65.6
#1623 nationally
New Smyrna Beach
69.3
#1228 nationally
Maple Valley leads in median household income ($137,595 vs $73,096). New Smyrna Beach leads in average commute (29.2 min vs 39.1 min). New Smyrna Beach leads in cost of living index (117 vs 148).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maple Valley, WA | New Smyrna Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.6 (#1623) | 69.3 (#1228) |
| Population | 28,434 | 32,655 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,011 | $455,070 |
| Median Household Income | $137,595 | $73,096 |
| Average Commute | 39.1 min | 29.2 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | R+21.8 |
D
65.6 Score
Maple Valley, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,011
Population
28,434
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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D+
69.3 Score
New Smyrna Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$455,070
Population
32,655
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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