Maitland, FL vs Salinas, 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.
Maitland
69.6
#1186 nationally
Salinas
63.5
#1766 nationally
Maitland leads in crime level (3.4 vs 14.4). Maitland leads in average commute (22.6 min vs 25.9 min). Maitland leads in cost of living index (134 vs 149).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maitland, FL | Salinas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1186) | 63.5 (#1766) |
| Population | 19,215 | 159,506 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $479,666 | $753,868 |
| Median Household Income | $89,871 | $84,250 |
| Average Commute | 22.6 min | 25.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 55 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 14.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.6 | D+29.9 |
Data coverage note: Maitland is missing data for 1 metric that Salinas has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D
63.5 Score
Salinas, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$753,868
Population
159,506
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Pacific
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