Maitland, FL vs Palm Desert, 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
Palm Desert
66
#1595 nationally
Maitland leads in crime level (3.4 vs 8.9). Maitland leads in median household income ($89,871 vs $75,691). Maitland leads in cost of living index (134 vs 136).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maitland, FL | Palm Desert, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1186) | 66 (#1595) |
| Population | 19,215 | 51,951 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $479,666 | $544,379 |
| Median Household Income | $89,871 | $75,691 |
| Average Commute | 22.6 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 28 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.6 | R+1.3 |
Data coverage note: Maitland is missing data for 1 metric that Palm Desert 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 Score
Palm Desert, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$544,379
Population
51,951
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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