Orlando, FL vs Romulus, MI
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
Romulus
74.2
#625 nationally
Orlando leads in walk score (42 vs 16). Romulus leads in cost of living index (89 vs 101). Romulus leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 27.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orlando, FL | Romulus, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1298) | 74.2 (#625) |
| Population | 320,742 | 24,702 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,196 | $206,880 |
| Median Household Income | $57,891 | $63,854 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 16 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 24.1 |
| School Rating | 6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.6 | D+29.0 |
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
74.2 Score
Romulus, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$206,880
Population
24,702
Crime
High
Walk Score
16
Midwest
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