Orlando, FL vs Waltham, MA
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
Waltham
66.7
#1517 nationally
Waltham leads in median household income ($113,443 vs $57,891). Orlando leads in cost of living index (101 vs 164). Waltham leads in walk score (57 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orlando, FL | Waltham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1298) | 66.7 (#1517) |
| Population | 320,742 | 64,477 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,196 | $831,292 |
| Median Household Income | $57,891 | $113,443 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 57 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 6.9 |
| School Rating | 6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 164 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.6 | D+39.5 |
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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D
66.7 Score
Waltham, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$831,292
Population
64,477
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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