Maitland, FL vs Rio Rancho, NM
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
Rio Rancho
68.7
#1300 nationally
Maitland leads in crime level (3.4 vs 8.7). Rio Rancho leads in cost of living index (102 vs 134). Maitland leads in average commute (22.6 min vs 28.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maitland, FL | Rio Rancho, NM |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1186) | 68.7 (#1300) |
| Population | 19,215 | 110,660 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $479,666 | $364,155 |
| Median Household Income | $89,871 | $78,978 |
| Average Commute | 22.6 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 16 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 8.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.6 | D+5.8 |
Data coverage note: Maitland is missing data for 1 metric that Rio Rancho 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+
68.7 Score
Rio Rancho, NM
Mid-size New Mexico city with community character
Median Home
$364,155
Population
110,660
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
16
Southwest
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