Auburndale, FL vs Plantation, FL
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.
Auburndale
69.9
#1151 nationally
Plantation
68.2
#1338 nationally
Auburndale leads in cost of living index (102 vs 129). Plantation leads in median household income ($83,074 vs $67,661). Plantation leads in average commute (27.1 min vs 30.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburndale, FL | Plantation, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1151) | 68.2 (#1338) |
| Population | 20,011 | 96,548 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $304,050 | $498,641 |
| Median Household Income | $67,661 | $83,074 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 29 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.7 | D+17.0 |
Data coverage note: Auburndale is missing data for 1 metric that Plantation has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69.9 Score
Auburndale, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$304,050
Population
20,011
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$67,661
Southeast
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D+
68.2 Score
Plantation, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$498,641
Population
96,548
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
29
Southeast
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