Orlando, FL vs Santa Fe, 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.
Orlando
68.7
#1298 nationally
Santa Fe
63
#1809 nationally
Santa Fe leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 27.4 min). Santa Fe leads in median household income ($67,663 vs $57,891). Orlando leads in cost of living index (101 vs 111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orlando, FL | Santa Fe, NM |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1298) | 63 (#1809) |
| Population | 320,742 | 89,167 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,196 | $591,316 |
| Median Household Income | $57,891 | $67,663 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 39 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 23.1 |
| School Rating | 6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.6 | D+48.9 |
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
63 Score
Santa Fe, NM
New Mexico community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$591,316
Population
89,167
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
Southwest
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