Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Orlando, FL
VS
Westminster, CO
🏆 Westminster leads 13 of 22 categories
Orlando
Florida
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
101.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$66,292
Violent Crime Index
220⚠ High
Population
307,738 ✓ Larger
Westminster
Colorado
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$90,651 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
80 ✓ Safer
Population
115,502
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Orlando, FL
Pros
Homes cost $135k less ($332,700 vs $467,200)
Rent averages $223/mo less ($1,509 vs $1,732)
Milder winters — January highs near 72°F vs 48°F
4% cheaper overall cost of living than Westminster
Cons
Median income trails Westminster by $24,359/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 4.1%)
Westminster, CO
Pros
64% less violent crime than Orlando
Households earn $24,359 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.1 pts lower (4.1%)
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $467,200
Higher rents — median is $1,732/mo
Property crime (3540.4/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Snowy winters — about 55" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Orlando
Cost of Living
4% cheaper
COL index 101.1 vs 105.5 (100 = US avg)
Orlando
Median Home Value
$135k less
$332,700 vs $467,200
Westminster
Median Income
$24,359
$90,651 vs $66,292/yr
Westminster
Violent Crime
64% lower
303.6 vs 835.8 per 100k
Westminster
Unemployment
1.1 pp lower
4.1% vs 5.2% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Orlando, FL | Westminster, CO |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 101.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 105.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $332,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $467,200⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,509⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,732⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $66,292 | $90,651 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2%⚠ High | 4.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.9 min | 26.5 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 12.1% | 15.7% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 209⚠ High | 115⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 220⚠ High | 80 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 192⚠ High | 169⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (104) ✓ Better | B- (95) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 41.7% | 42.2% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 91.4% | 92.2% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | ORANGE | Westminster Public Schools |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 71.8°F ✓ Warmer | 48.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 92.0°F ✓ Warmer | 91.1°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.4" | 17.3" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 54.8" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 307,738 ✓ Larger | 115,502 |
| Median Age | 34.7 | 37.4 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 39.2% | 63.8% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.8% ✓ More | 19.6% |
| Over 65 | 10.8% | 14.4% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Orlando's cost of living index is 101.1 vs Westminster's 105.5 (US average = 100).
Orlando is 4% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Westminster leads 13 of 22 categories. Orlando wins 9 and Westminster wins 13. 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 Orlando to Westminster or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($332,700 vs $467,200 median home), income ($66,292 vs $90,651), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Orlando, FL and Westminster, CO are about 1,568 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.