New Smyrna Beach, FL vs Temecula, 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
Temecula
63.6
#1761 nationally
Temecula leads in median household income ($111,881 vs $73,096). New Smyrna Beach leads in cost of living index (117 vs 155). New Smyrna Beach leads in crime level (3.2 vs 4.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Smyrna Beach, FL | Temecula, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1228) | 63.6 (#1761) |
| Population | 32,655 | 110,682 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $455,070 | $768,913 |
| Median Household Income | $73,096 | $111,881 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 36.2 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 155 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.8 | R+1.3 |
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
63.6 Score
Temecula, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$768,913
Population
110,682
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
30
Pacific
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