Daytona Beach, FL vs Lafayette, CO
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
Lafayette
67
#1472 nationally
Lafayette leads in median household income ($105,819 vs $47,608). Daytona Beach leads in cost of living index (102 vs 143). Daytona Beach leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 24.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Daytona Beach, FL | Lafayette, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#615) | 67 (#1472) |
| Population | 82,485 | 30,439 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $252,989 | $672,615 |
| Median Household Income | $47,608 | $105,819 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 143 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.8 | D+55.8 |
C
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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D+
67 Score
Lafayette, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$672,615
Population
30,439
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
West
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