Daytona Beach, FL vs Dothan, AL
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.
Daytona Beach
74.2
#615 nationally
Dothan
72.5
#874 nationally
Daytona Beach leads in crime level (9.0 vs 25.0). Daytona Beach leads in walk score (37 vs 22). Dothan leads in median household income ($53,704 vs $47,608).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Daytona Beach, FL | Dothan, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#615) | 72.5 (#874) |
| Population | 82,485 | 71,258 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $252,989 | $207,985 |
| Median Household Income | $47,608 | $53,704 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 25.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.8 | R+47.8 |
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74.2 Score
Daytona Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$252,989
Population
82,485
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Southeast
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72.5 Score
Dothan, AL
Alabama community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$207,985
Population
71,258
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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