How is the crime rate, cost of living, and educational standards in Orlando Fl and surrounding areas?

Having lived in Orlando and surrounding communities since 1972, I have to tell you that Orlando proper is on the list of the top five for crime, of various types. That doesn't mean that bands of criminals roam the streets, but the tourist industry and nature of the state, usually also enhances the element of crime. Certainly there are neighborhoods, many high density living situations surrounding the major attractions, and not everyone in Orange or Osceola county fears for their lives of property.

Cost of living, here and anywhere is relative to income levels as well as industry/commerce, and in comparison, is lower than many major HUBS in the US, but some cost factors are lower as well. HOUSING not strictly being one of them. As with any other City area, Income is also extremely varied, from poverty to high levels of wealth. I suspect you'll find that Middle income might be the case, but again, relative to your needs, will help in your decision.

Schools are also a selective process, and dependant on a specific area you live in, for being assigned a district. There are private schools, Religious based schools, many use, as they at least get a sense of improved security or familial situations. That doesn't say that an inner city, urban school should necessarily get low marks for it's faculty or student body, but doing your research will be beneficial. Without question there are Hundreds of schools at all levels, in and around O town.

Travel to and from the attractions will likely take place on Interstate 4, a heavily traveled highway, seeming to always be under construction, but it runs from Daytona beach, south west to Tampa as a main artery. In the Orlando area there are no less than a half dozen beltways/toll, that were originally thought to relieve traffic flows, most especially on regular county roads, and they are heavily traveled as well, but do connect with many outlying communities, as well as the interstae, the trunpike, the attractions, the airport.

Steven Wolf

I don't live in Orlando, but here's a link to a cost of living calculator than will help you get an idea of the cost of living there: http://www.payscale.com/cost-of-living-calculator.... When it comes to expenses such as food, housing and transportation, Orlando is pretty close to the national average (the cost of housing there is 4% above the national average).

If you happen to be moving from New York City, you're in luck - the cost of living there is 104% higher than Orlando. If not, you can use the calculator to compare your current city with the cost of living in Orlando.

Hope that helps,

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