Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Centennial, CO
VS
Orlando, FL
🏆 Centennial leads 16 of 23 categories
Centennial
Colorado
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$124,617 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
45 ✓ Safer
Population
107,702
Orlando
Florida
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
101.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$66,292
Violent Crime Index
220⚠ High
Population
307,738 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Centennial, CO
Pros
Households earn $58,325 more per year on average
79% less violent crime than Orlando
Violent crime is well below the national average (172.8 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.8 pts lower (3.4%)
More college-educated — 61.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
Smaller class sizes — 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $586,500
Higher rents — median is $1,949/mo
Snowy winters — about 64" of snow per year
Cost of living runs 4% higher than Orlando
Orlando, FL
Pros
Homes cost $254k less ($332,700 vs $586,500)
Rent averages $440/mo less ($1,509 vs $1,949)
Milder winters — January highs near 72°F vs 45°F
4% cheaper overall cost of living than Centennial
Cons
Median income trails Centennial by $58,325/yr
Violent crime (835.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (4028.5/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (5.2% vs 3.4%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Centennial
Median Income
$58,325
$124,617 vs $66,292/yr
Centennial
Violent Crime
79% lower
172.8 vs 835.8 per 100k
Centennial
Unemployment
1.8 pp lower
3.4% vs 5.2% unemployment
Orlando
Cost of Living
4% cheaper
COL index 101.1 vs 105.5 (100 = US avg)
Orlando
Median Home Value
$254k less
$332,700 vs $586,500
Orlando
Summer Heat
4.7°F warmer
July avg high 92.0°F vs 87.3°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Centennial, CO | Orlando, FL |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 105.5⚠ High | 101.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $586,500⚠ High | $332,700⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,949⚠ High | $1,509⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $124,617 ✓ Higher | $66,292 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% ✓ Lower | 5.2%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.0 min ✓ Shorter | 26.9 min |
| Work From Home % | 21.2% ✓ Higher | 12.1% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 60 ✓ Safer | 209⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 45 ✓ Safer | 220⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 81 ✓ Safer | 192⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (115) ✓ Better | B+ (104) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.2:1 ✓ Smaller | 18.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 61.3% ✓ Higher | 41.7% |
| High School or Higher | 97.4% ✓ Higher | 91.4% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah | ORANGE |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 44.6°F | 71.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 87.3°F | 92.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 15.0" ✓ Drier | 51.4" |
| Annual Snowfall | 64.0" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 107,702 | 307,738 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 41.6 ✓ Older | 34.7 |
| Homeownership Rate | 82.3% ✓ Higher | 39.2% |
| Under 18 | 22.5% ✓ More | 20.8% |
| Over 65 | 17.9% ✓ More | 10.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Centennial's cost of living index is 105.5 vs Orlando's 101.1 (US average = 100).
Orlando is 4% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Centennial leads 16 of 23 categories. Centennial wins 16 and Orlando wins 7. 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 Centennial to Orlando or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($586,500 vs $332,700 median home), income ($124,617 vs $66,292), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Centennial, CO and Orlando, FL are about 1,551 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.