Altamonte Springs, FL vs Laguna Niguel, 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.
Altamonte Springs
71.9
#940 nationally
Laguna Niguel
64.5
#1689 nationally
Laguna Niguel leads in crime level (3.5 vs 9.3). Laguna Niguel leads in median household income ($135,822 vs $61,714). Altamonte Springs leads in cost of living index (106 vs 204).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Altamonte Springs, FL | Laguna Niguel, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#940) | 64.5 (#1689) |
| Population | 45,257 | 62,899 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $294,863 | $1,494,001 |
| Median Household Income | $61,714 | $135,822 |
| Average Commute | 26.5 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 9.3 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 204 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+2.6 |
C-
71.9 Score
Altamonte Springs, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$294,863
Population
45,257
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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D
64.5 Score
Laguna Niguel, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,494,001
Population
62,899
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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