Orlando, FL vs Saratoga, CA
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
Saratoga
65
#1663 nationally
Saratoga leads in median household income ($237,730 vs $57,891). Orlando leads in walk score (42 vs 28). Orlando leads in average commute (27.4 min vs 28.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orlando, FL | Saratoga, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1298) | 65 (#1663) |
| Population | 320,742 | 29,607 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,196 | $4,038,070 |
| Median Household Income | $57,891 | $237,730 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 28 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 2.4 |
| School Rating | 6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.6 | D+40.0 |
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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D
65 Score
Saratoga, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$4,038,070
Population
29,607
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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