Daytona Beach, FL vs Placentia, CA
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
Placentia
62.2
#1868 nationally
Placentia leads in median household income ($106,155 vs $47,608). Daytona Beach leads in cost of living index (102 vs 174). Daytona Beach leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 30.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Daytona Beach, FL | Placentia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#615) | 62.2 (#1868) |
| Population | 82,485 | 52,192 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $252,989 | $1,113,465 |
| Median Household Income | $47,608 | $106,155 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 30.1 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 174 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.8 | D+2.6 |
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-
62.2 Score
Placentia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,113,465
Population
52,192
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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