City comparison
Frisco is safer than Orlando. Frisco's crime index is 43 versus 242 in Orlando, and its violent crime index is 31 versus 241, using 2024-2025 FBI data for Frisco, 2022 for Orlando.
Orlando is cheaper. Median rent is $1,747 a month versus $2,014 in Frisco.
The income gap between Orlando and Frisco is significant: $72,336 median household versus $150,212. That spread matters more if you are job hunting locally than if you are remote. Typical rent is $1,747 in Orlando and $2,014 in Frisco.
Neither city has a clear overall edge here. Orlando costs less and Frisco pays more: the right call depends on whether you are optimizing for take-home pay or monthly burn rate. Both are defensible choices for different reasons.
The crime gap is citywide. Frisco has rougher pockets and Orlando has quiet ones: the index tells you the average, not your block.
The move
Orlando and Frisco are 969 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,747 a month in Orlando to $2,014 a month in Frisco, up $267 a month (15%).
Median household income goes from $72,336 in Orlando to $150,212 in Frisco, up $77,876 (108%).
The crime index goes from 242 in Orlando to 43 in Frisco, down 199 points (82%).
The move
Frisco and Orlando are 969 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $2,014 a month in Frisco to $1,747 a month in Orlando, down $267 a month (13%).
Median household income goes from $150,212 in Frisco to $72,336 in Orlando, down $77,876 (52%).
The crime index goes from 43 in Frisco to 242 in Orlando, up 199 points (463%).
Orlando, FL
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Frisco, TX
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Rent
13% cheaper
Orlando rent is 13% cheaper than Frisco
Orlando
Winner$1,747/mo
Frisco
$2,014/mo
Typical rent runs $1,747 a month in Orlando versus $2,014 in Frisco, so Orlando is 13% cheaper. A meaningful but not dramatic gap. Factor it into your budget alongside salary differences between the two markets. Over a year the spread is about $3,204, enough to notice in savings, not enough to ignore schools, safety, or pay. Orlando still wins on housing cost; just do not let a 10–20% rent edge override a job that only exists in Frisco.
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Median income
108% higher
Frisco's median income is 108% higher than Orlando
Orlando
$72,336
Frisco
Winner$150,212
Median household income is $150,212 in Frisco versus $72,336 in Orlando, so typical pay runs 108% higher in Frisco (about $77,876 more household income a year). Higher median income usually signals a stronger local job market and better negotiating leverage on salary. Remote workers should weigh this against cost of living rather than treating it as a direct personal benefit. For people who will actually work in town, Frisco is the stronger labor market on paper. Orlando can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
82% lower crime
Frisco's crime index is 82% lower than Orlando
Orlando
242 (100 = avg)
Frisco
Winner43 (100 = avg)
Frisco's crime index is 43 versus 242 in Orlando (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 82% lower in Frisco. That gap is meaningful day-to-day. It affects whether you feel comfortable walking at night, leaving your car on the street, or letting kids play outside unsupervised. Indexes still compress a lot of reality: a calmer city has blocks you would skip, and a higher-crime city has streets that feel neighborly at 10 p.m. On the everyday test of walking from the car to the door, Frisco is the easier city. Orlando can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
3% more comfortable
Orlando weather is 3% more comfortable than Frisco
Orlando
Winner75°F avg · 82°F highs · comfort 100/100
Frisco
64°F avg · 72°F highs · comfort 97/100
Orlando averages about 75°F (82°F highs); Frisco averages about 64°F (72°F highs). Orlando sits near 75°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Frisco averages around 64°F. Orlando scores 3% closer to the 65-80°F comfort band on this page, so it is the easier default for year-round outdoor errands and evenings. Choose Frisco if you already prefer its hotter or cooler pattern and have budgeted for the AC or heating that comes with it.
Fit check
Outdoor enthusiasts and people who need year-round access to nature for their wellbeing
Orlando is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 13% cheaper here at about $1,747 a month. Choose Orlando if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Pick Orlando if you are an outdoor enthusiast or you need year-round access to nature for your wellbeing. Typical conditions (75°F) beat Frisco on this page's weather index by 3%. Frisco may pay more or cost less, but Orlando is the city where the forecast fights you less.
Fit check
Career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth
Frisco is the better city for career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth. Median household income is 108% higher here ($150,212). Start with Frisco if your next chapter is about building earnings, and make weather or nightlife a secondary screen.
Frisco is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 82% lower than Orlando (43 vs a 100 national average). That gap shows up in how freely you walk at night and how much attention you spend on the car and the deadbolt.
Bottom line
Crime and safety tilt toward Frisco: Frisco scores 86/100 versus 33/100 in Orlando, with typical rent at $2,014 versus $1,747. I would vet the exact ZIP in Orlando before trading 53 safety points for housing savings.
Orlando rent at $1,747/month is still below Frisco's $2,014, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Typical rent stays $1,747 in Orlando and $2,014 in Frisco.
If safety drives your move, Frisco is the stronger match (86/100 safety versus 33/100). If an employer or family tie already points to Orlando, treat $1,747/month rent and $72,336 income as the numbers that actually govern the decision.
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