Mountain View, CA vs New Smyrna Beach, FL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
New Smyrna Beach
69.3
#1228 nationally
Mountain View leads in walk score (66 vs 24). New Smyrna Beach leads in crime level (3.2 vs 8.4). New Smyrna Beach leads in cost of living index (117 vs 285).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mountain View, CA | New Smyrna Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1779) | 69.3 (#1228) |
| Population | 81,785 | 32,655 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,962,774 | $455,070 |
| Median Household Income | $174,156 | $73,096 |
| Average Commute | 24.2 min | 29.2 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 285 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | R+21.8 |
D
63.3 Score
Mountain View, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,962,774
Population
81,785
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
66
Pacific
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D+
69.3 Score
New Smyrna Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$455,070
Population
32,655
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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