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Maitland, FL vs Altamonte Springs, FL

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Is it cheaper to live in Altamonte Springs or is it cheaper to live in Maitland?
- Altamonte Springs is 0.3% less expensive than Maitland.

Which city has more affordable housing, Altamonte Springs or Maitland?
- Altamonte Springs housing costs are 41.9% less expensive than Maitland housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Maitland or is Health Care more affordable in Altamonte Springs.
- Health related expenses are 0.8% more in Altamonte Springs.
 Maitland, FLAltamonte Springs, FLUnited States
 Overall  Unlock105.7100
 Food & Groceries103.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock104.2100
 Housing144.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$279,400$338,100
 Utilities102  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock106.9100
 Miscellaneous107.0  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Maitland    3 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

I'm biased because I'm a product of it. Seminole County Schools are among the best in the  More

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I moved from Savannah GA and lived in Maitland over a year. The 2b/2b apartment that we rented off of Lake Lily was over $1200/ month. Our electricity bill for our  More

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Over 18 years ago

The restaurants in the Maitland and Orlando area are terrible. The chains dominate and small family owned restaurants have a hard time. If you move here plan on cooking  More

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Reviews for Altamonte Springs    9 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I have been living here for about 4 months, nice city, traffic is not too bad, unless u get close to Orlando, love the weather, hot but always refreshing air, lots of  More

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The overall crime rate in Altamonte Springs is 20% higher than than the national  More

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Life here, as a retiree, is wonderful -- close to SO MANY Florida attractions -- parks, lakes, shopping galore, and, of course, all of the Disney parks and  More

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