HEAD-TO-HEAD · SOUTH vs MIDWEST

Orlando, FL vs Detroit, MI: where should you move?

Orlando: Jobs + airport + parks; tourist-economy wages.
Detroit: Comeback trajectory; block-by-block reality.

Dimension	Orlando	Detroit
Median home price	$387K	$272K
Effective property tax	0.86%	1.38%
Tax friendliness	10/10	6/10
Winter mildness	9/10	4/10
Summer comfort	3/10	8/10
Walkability	6/10	5/10
Outdoor access	5/10	5/10
Culture & food	7/10	7/10
Healthcare	9/10	9/10
Airport connectivity	9/10	9/10
Schools	6/10	5/10
Safety	5/10	4/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)	9/10	10/10
Growth trajectory	9/10	4/10

Pick Orlando if your priorities lean: Effective property tax, Tax friendliness, Winter mildness, Walkability. Pick Detroit if they lean: Median home price, Summer comfort, Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk). There is no universal winner — only a winner for your weights.

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