Orlando, FL vs Plant City, 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.
Orlando
68.7
#1298 nationally
Plant City
69.1
#1256 nationally
Orlando leads in walk score (42 vs 28). Plant City leads in median household income ($62,015 vs $57,891). Orlando leads in cost of living index (101 vs 103).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orlando, FL | Plant City, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1298) | 69.1 (#1256) |
| Population | 320,742 | 40,571 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,196 | $342,537 |
| Median Household Income | $57,891 | $62,015 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 28 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 7.7 |
| School Rating | 6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.6 | R+3.1 |
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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D+
69.1 Score
Plant City, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$342,537
Population
40,571
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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