Benicia, CA vs West Melbourne, FL
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.
Benicia
66.9
#1481 nationally
West Melbourne
72.6
#867 nationally
Benicia leads in walk score (34 vs 22). West Melbourne leads in cost of living index (114 vs 168). Benicia leads in median household income ($124,375 vs $86,398).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Benicia, CA | West Melbourne, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1481) | 72.6 (#867) |
| Population | 26,429 | 29,144 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,805 | $374,472 |
| Median Household Income | $124,375 | $86,398 |
| Average Commute | 33.5 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 168 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.0 | R+20.8 |
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66.9 Score
Benicia, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,805
Population
26,429
Crime
Low
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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72.6 Score
West Melbourne, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$374,472
Population
29,144
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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