Ferndale, MI vs Maitland, 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.
Ferndale
82.8
#19 nationally
Maitland
69.6
#1186 nationally
Maitland leads in crime level (3.4 vs 5.6). Ferndale leads in cost of living index (99 vs 134). Maitland leads in average commute (22.6 min vs 26.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ferndale, MI | Maitland, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 82.8 (#19) | 69.6 (#1186) |
| Population | 19,083 | 19,215 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $254,401 | $479,666 |
| Median Household Income | $86,120 | $89,871 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 22.6 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 134 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.6 | D+13.6 |
Data coverage note: Maitland is missing data for 1 metric that Ferndale has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
B-
82.8 Score
Ferndale, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$254,401
Population
19,083
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
67
Midwest
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D+
69.6 Score
Maitland, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$479,666
Population
19,215
Crime
Low
Median Income
$89,871
Southeast
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