Orlando, FL vs The Villages, FL: where should you move?
Orlando: Jobs + airport + parks; tourist-economy wages. The Villages: Purpose-built retirement; love it or flee it.
Dimension
Orlando
The Villages
Median home price
$387K
$389K
Effective property tax
0.86%
0.86%
Tax friendliness
10/10
10/10
Winter mildness
9/10
9/10
Summer comfort
3/10
3/10
Walkability
6/10
3/10
Outdoor access
5/10
5/10
Culture & food
7/10
4/10
Healthcare
9/10
7/10
Airport connectivity
9/10
9/10
Schools
6/10
6/10
Safety
5/10
8/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
9/10
8/10
Growth trajectory
9/10
10/10
Pick Orlando if your priorities lean: Median home price, Walkability, Culture & food, Healthcare. Pick The Villages if they lean: Safety, Growth trajectory. There is no universal winner — only a winner for your weights.