Merced, CA vs New Smyrna Beach, FL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
New Smyrna Beach
69.3
#1228 nationally
New Smyrna Beach leads in crime level (3.2 vs 21.5). Merced leads in walk score (42 vs 24). New Smyrna Beach leads in median household income ($73,096 vs $59,233).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Merced, CA | New Smyrna Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1702) | 69.3 (#1228) |
| Population | 93,692 | 32,655 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,570 | $455,070 |
| Median Household Income | $59,233 | $73,096 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 29.2 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 21.5 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | R+21.8 |
D
64.3 Score
Merced, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$397,570
Population
93,692
Crime
High
Walk Score
42
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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