Ocoee, 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.
Ocoee
68.6
#1305 nationally
Waltham
66.7
#1517 nationally
Waltham leads in walk score (57 vs 19). Ocoee leads in cost of living index (116 vs 164). Waltham leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 32.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ocoee, FL | Waltham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.6 (#1305) | 66.7 (#1517) |
| Population | 49,261 | 64,477 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $416,545 | $831,292 |
| Median Household Income | $88,828 | $113,443 |
| Average Commute | 32.8 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 164 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.6 | D+39.5 |
D+
68.6 Score
Ocoee, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$416,545
Population
49,261
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
19
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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