Golden, CO vs Maitland, FL
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.
Golden
67.8
#1379 nationally
Maitland
69.6
#1186 nationally
Maitland leads in cost of living index (134 vs 152). Maitland leads in average commute (22.6 min vs 23.8 min). Golden leads in median household income ($90,990 vs $89,871).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Golden, CO | Maitland, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1379) | 69.6 (#1186) |
| Population | 20,242 | 19,215 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $865,982 | $479,666 |
| Median Household Income | $90,990 | $89,871 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 22.6 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 152 | 134 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | D+13.6 |
Data coverage note: Maitland is missing data for 1 metric that Golden has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.8 Score
Golden, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$865,982
Population
20,242
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
West
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D+
69.6 Score
Maitland, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$479,666
Population
19,215
Crime
Low
Median Income
$89,871
Southeast
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