New Smyrna Beach, FL vs Oakley, 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.
New Smyrna Beach
69.3
#1228 nationally
Oakley
63.5
#1765 nationally
Oakley leads in median household income ($120,915 vs $73,096). New Smyrna Beach leads in average commute (29.2 min vs 43.4 min). New Smyrna Beach leads in cost of living index (117 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Smyrna Beach, FL | Oakley, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1228) | 63.5 (#1765) |
| Population | 32,655 | 45,761 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $455,070 | $660,649 |
| Median Household Income | $73,096 | $120,915 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 43.4 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.8 | D+38.0 |
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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D
63.5 Score
Oakley, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$660,649
Population
45,761
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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