Ormond Beach, FL vs Santa Monica, CA
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.
Ormond Beach
71.1
#1025 nationally
Santa Monica
59.6
#1949 nationally
Santa Monica leads in walk score (83 vs 21). Ormond Beach leads in crime level (5.6 vs 21.3). Ormond Beach leads in cost of living index (108 vs 273).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ormond Beach, FL | Santa Monica, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1025) | 59.6 (#1949) |
| Population | 44,277 | 89,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $366,842 | $1,685,560 |
| Median Household Income | $65,238 | $106,797 |
| Average Commute | 21.6 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 83 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 21.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 273 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.8 | D+32.9 |
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71.1 Score
Ormond Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$366,842
Population
44,277
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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59.6 Score
Santa Monica, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,685,560
Population
89,922
Crime
High
Walk Score
83
Pacific
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