Maitland, FL vs Mission Viejo, 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.
Maitland
69.6
#1186 nationally
Mission Viejo
66.1
#1585 nationally
Mission Viejo leads in median household income ($136,570 vs $89,871). Maitland leads in cost of living index (134 vs 190). Mission Viejo leads in crime level (2.7 vs 3.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maitland, FL | Mission Viejo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1186) | 66.1 (#1585) |
| Population | 19,215 | 90,624 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $479,666 | $1,216,985 |
| Median Household Income | $89,871 | $136,570 |
| Average Commute | 22.6 min | 27.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 36 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 2.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 190 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.6 | D+2.6 |
Data coverage note: Maitland is missing data for 1 metric that Mission Viejo has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D
66.1 Score
Mission Viejo, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,216,985
Population
90,624
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Pacific
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