| Measure | Daytona BeachFlorida, United States Remove Daytona Beach | West Palm BeachFlorida, United States Remove West Palm Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 5.9 | 6.2 |
| Destination appeal | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Connector Score | 8.0 | 8.6 |
| Safety | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Affordability | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Transportation | 6.5 | 7.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 3.5 | 4.5 |
| Walkability | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Things to do | 5.7 | 6.0 |
| Food & dining | 5.5 | 7.2 |
| Places to stay | 5.7 | 6.3 |
| Nature & outdoors | 3.5 | 2.0 |
| Scenic value | 5.3 | 3.8 |
| Family friendliness | 6.5 | 4.0 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 4.6 | 5.2 |
| Nightlife | 3.7 | 6.6 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.9 | 6.1 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 7.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 6.5 | 1.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $128 | $175 |
| Mid-range | $203 | $290 |
| Luxury | $370 | $611 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 100 | 100 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $1,550 | $2,300 |
| Population | 88K | 127K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Bus Airport | Drive Train Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Daytona Beach | — | 4 h 19 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Beaches | Food lovers, Beaches |
| Known for | Beaches, Pro sports, Family & kids | Food scene, Nightlife, Shopping |
| When to go | Peak: February, Bike Week in March, spring br… | Peak: November through April with the highest… |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.