Orlando, FL vs Plainfield, IN
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.
Orlando
68.7
#1298 nationally
Plainfield
71.5
#979 nationally
Orlando leads in walk score (42 vs 22). Plainfield leads in median household income ($77,249 vs $57,891). Plainfield leads in average commute (23.3 min vs 27.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orlando, FL | Plainfield, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1298) | 71.5 (#979) |
| Population | 320,742 | 37,047 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,196 | $338,217 |
| Median Household Income | $57,891 | $77,249 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 23.3 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 22 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 6.7 |
| School Rating | 6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.6 | R+21.5 |
D+
68.7 Score
Orlando, FL
Theme park capital with growing diversity
Median Home
$374,196
Population
320,742
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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C-
71.5 Score
Plainfield, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$338,217
Population
37,047
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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