Arvada, CO vs Orinda, CA

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Arvada

66.8

#1495 nationally

vs

Orinda

60

#1942 nationally

Orinda leads in crime level (1.6 vs 7.8). Arvada leads in walk score (35 vs 9). Orinda leads in median household income ($250,001 vs $106,014).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Arvada, CO Orinda, CA
WhereAtHome Score 66.8 (#1495) 60 (#1942)
Population 121,414 19,364
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $605,230 $1,987,799
Median Household Income $106,014 $250,001
Average Commute 26.9 min 35.6 min
Walk Score 35 9
Crime Level 7.8 1.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 138 275
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+19.5 D+38.0