Cocoa, FL vs Owensboro, KY
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.
Cocoa
65.9
#1598 nationally
Owensboro
78.6
#170 nationally
Owensboro leads in crime level (9.6 vs 29.7). Owensboro leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 27.1 min). Owensboro leads in cost of living index (89 vs 96).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cocoa, FL | Owensboro, KY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.9 (#1598) | 78.6 (#170) |
| Population | 19,930 | 60,140 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,748 | $214,982 |
| Median Household Income | $53,900 | $51,982 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 17.5 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 29.7 | 9.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | R+31.9 |
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65.9 Score
Cocoa, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$298,748
Population
19,930
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
36
Southeast
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C+
78.6 Score
Owensboro, KY
Kentucky community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$214,982
Population
60,140
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southeast
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