Orlando, FL vs Thornton, CO
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
Thornton
66.7
#1515 nationally
Thornton leads in median household income ($95,064 vs $57,891). Orlando leads in walk score (42 vs 32). Orlando leads in cost of living index (101 vs 130).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orlando, FL | Thornton, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1298) | 66.7 (#1515) |
| Population | 320,742 | 144,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,196 | $498,542 |
| Median Household Income | $57,891 | $95,064 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 32 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 7.5 |
| 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+9.0 |
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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D
66.7 Score
Thornton, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$498,542
Population
144,922
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
West
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