New Smyrna Beach, FL vs Ocean Springs, MS
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.
New Smyrna Beach
69.3
#1228 nationally
Ocean Springs
77
#292 nationally
Ocean Springs leads in crime level (2.4 vs 3.2). Ocean Springs leads in cost of living index (96 vs 117). Ocean Springs leads in walk score (25 vs 24).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Smyrna Beach, FL | Ocean Springs, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1228) | 77 (#292) |
| Population | 32,655 | 18,997 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $455,070 | $271,190 |
| Median Household Income | $73,096 | $72,500 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.8 | R+39.9 |
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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C+
77 Score
Ocean Springs, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$271,190
Population
18,997
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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