Cocoa, FL vs Tavares, 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.
Cocoa
65.9
#1598 nationally
Tavares
70.7
#1079 nationally
Tavares leads in crime level (1.8 vs 29.7). Cocoa leads in cost of living index (96 vs 99). Tavares leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 27.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cocoa, FL | Tavares, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.9 (#1598) | 70.7 (#1079) |
| Population | 19,930 | 21,061 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,748 | $311,089 |
| Median Household Income | $53,900 | $54,271 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 29.7 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | R+24.7 |
Data coverage note: Tavares is missing data for 1 metric that Cocoa has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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70.7 Score
Tavares, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$311,089
Population
21,061
Crime
Low
Median Income
$54,271
Southeast
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