Golden, CO vs Winter Park, 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
Winter Park
72.4
#900 nationally
Golden leads in crime level (3.4 vs 5.6). Winter Park leads in cost of living index (139 vs 152). Winter Park leads in median household income ($96,563 vs $90,990).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Golden, CO | Winter Park, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1379) | 72.4 (#900) |
| Population | 20,242 | 29,894 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $865,982 | $469,253 |
| Median Household Income | $90,990 | $96,563 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 152 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | D+13.6 |
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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C-
72.4 Score
Winter Park, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$469,253
Population
29,894
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
44
Southeast
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