Orlando, FL vs Palmdale, 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.
Orlando
68.7
#1298 nationally
Palmdale
58
#1956 nationally
Orlando leads in walk score (42 vs 24). Orlando leads in average commute (27.4 min vs 41.3 min). Palmdale leads in median household income ($78,414 vs $57,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orlando, FL | Palmdale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1298) | 58 (#1956) |
| Population | 320,742 | 161,404 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,196 | $503,499 |
| Median Household Income | $57,891 | $78,414 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 41.3 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 24 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 15.1 |
| School Rating | 6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.6 | D+32.9 |
D+
68.7 Score
Orlando, FL
Theme park capital with growing diversity
Median Home
$374,196
Population
320,742
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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F
58 Score
Palmdale, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$503,499
Population
161,404
Crime
High
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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