Sanford, FL vs SeaTac, WA
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.
Sanford
67.5
#1416 nationally
SeaTac
63.7
#1751 nationally
SeaTac leads in walk score (38 vs 27). SeaTac leads in median household income ($79,433 vs $59,181). SeaTac leads in crime level (11.2 vs 14.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sanford, FL | SeaTac, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.5 (#1416) | 63.7 (#1751) |
| Population | 65,394 | 31,799 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,232 | $589,243 |
| Median Household Income | $59,181 | $79,433 |
| Average Commute | 24.2 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 14.9 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+51.7 |
D+
67.5 Score
Sanford, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$343,232
Population
65,394
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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D
63.7 Score
SeaTac, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$589,243
Population
31,799
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
38
Pacific
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