Fort Collins, CO vs Parkland, 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.
Fort Collins
69.4
#1216 nationally
Parkland
65.9
#1601 nationally
Fort Collins leads in walk score (42 vs 13). Parkland leads in median household income ($188,544 vs $74,126). Fort Collins leads in cost of living index (114 vs 171).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Collins, CO | Parkland, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1216) | 65.9 (#1601) |
| Population | 174,851 | 37,911 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $565,732 | $1,070,470 |
| Median Household Income | $74,126 | $188,544 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 13 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 3.2 |
| School Rating | 7.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 171 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.6 | D+17.0 |
D+
69.4 Score
Fort Collins, CO
College town with craft beer culture
Median Home
$565,732
Population
174,851
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B+
West
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D
65.9 Score
Parkland, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,070,470
Population
37,911
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Southeast
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