New Smyrna Beach, FL vs Seattle, WA
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
Seattle
66.9
#1491 nationally
Seattle leads in walk score (74 vs 24). Seattle leads in median household income ($110,781 vs $73,096). New Smyrna Beach leads in cost of living index (117 vs 158).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Smyrna Beach, FL | Seattle, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1228) | 66.9 (#1491) |
| Population | 32,655 | 755,078 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $455,070 | $851,471 |
| Median Household Income | $73,096 | $110,781 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 74 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 158 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.8 | D+51.7 |
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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D
66.9 Score
Seattle, WA
Emerald City tech powerhouse
Median Home
$851,471
Population
755,078
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Pacific
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