New Smyrna Beach, FL vs Sandy, UT
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
Sandy
70.7
#1076 nationally
Sandy leads in median household income ($108,165 vs $73,096). Sandy leads in walk score (35 vs 24). Sandy leads in average commute (23.4 min vs 29.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Smyrna Beach, FL | Sandy, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1228) | 70.7 (#1076) |
| Population | 32,655 | 91,943 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $455,070 | $667,692 |
| Median Household Income | $73,096 | $108,165 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 2.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.8 | D+10.2 |
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-
70.7 Score
Sandy, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$667,692
Population
91,943
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
West
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