Castle Rock, 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.
Castle Rock
70.5
#1092 nationally
Orinda
60
#1942 nationally
Castle Rock leads in cost of living index (141 vs 275). Orinda leads in median household income ($250,001 vs $135,985). Castle Rock leads in crime level (1.0 vs 1.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Castle Rock, CO | Orinda, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1092) | 60 (#1942) |
| Population | 81,415 | 19,364 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $666,242 | $1,987,799 |
| Median Household Income | $135,985 | $250,001 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 35.6 min |
| Walk Score | 11 | 9 |
| Crime Level | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 275 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.0 | D+38.0 |
C-
70.5 Score
Castle Rock, CO
Colorado community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$666,242
Population
81,415
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
11
West
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D-
60 Score
Orinda, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,987,799
Population
19,364
Crime
Low
Walk Score
9
Pacific
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