Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Atlanta, GA
VS
Orlando, FL
🏆 Atlanta leads 12 of 23 categories
Atlanta
Georgia
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$77,655 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
221⚠ High
Population
494,838 ✓ Larger
Orlando
Florida
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
101.1⚠ High
Median Household Income
$66,292
Violent Crime Index
220⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
307,738
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Atlanta, GA
Pros
Households earn $11,363 more per year on average
More college-educated — 57.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
Smaller class sizes — 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Violent crime (840.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Pricier housing — median home is $395,600
Property crime (3748.0/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Orlando, FL
Pros
Homes cost $63k less ($332,700 vs $395,600)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.6 pts lower (5.2%)
Milder winters — January highs near 72°F vs 54°F
Cons
Violent crime (835.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Atlanta by $11,363/yr
Property crime (4028.5/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Atlanta
Median Income
$11,363
$77,655 vs $66,292/yr
Both cities
Cost of Living
≈ Equal
Both near 100.9 on the COL index
Orlando
Median Home Value
$63k less
$332,700 vs $395,600
Orlando
Unemployment
0.6 pp lower
5.2% vs 5.8% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Atlanta, GA | Orlando, FL |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 100.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 101.1⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $395,600⚠ High | $332,700⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,512⚠ High | $1,509⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $77,655 ✓ Higher | $66,292 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8%⚠ High | 5.2%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 27.5 min | 26.9 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 23.2% ✓ Higher | 12.1% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 204⚠ High ✓ Safer | 209⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 221⚠ High | 220⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 178⚠ High ✓ Safer | 192⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A (120) ✓ Better | B+ (104) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 12.1:1 ✓ Smaller | 18.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 57.3% ✓ Higher | 41.7% |
| High School or Higher | 92.9% ✓ Higher | 91.4% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Atlanta Public Schools | ORANGE |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 53.7°F | 71.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 90.0°F | 92.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.8" | 51.4" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.5" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 494,838 ✓ Larger | 307,738 |
| Median Age | 33.6 | 34.7 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 45.7% ✓ Higher | 39.2% |
| Under 18 | 17.2% | 20.8% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 12.0% ✓ More | 10.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Atlanta's cost of living index is 100.9 vs Orlando's 101.1 (US average = 100).
Atlanta is 0% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Atlanta leads 12 of 23 categories. Atlanta wins 12 and Orlando wins 11. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Atlanta to Orlando or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($395,600 vs $332,700 median home), income ($77,655 vs $66,292), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Atlanta, GA and Orlando, FL are about 415 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.