Fulshear, TX 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.
Fulshear
70.8
#1054 nationally
Orinda
60
#1942 nationally
Fulshear leads in cost of living index (144 vs 275). Orinda leads in median household income ($250,001 vs $170,602). Orinda leads in average commute (35.6 min vs 39.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fulshear, TX | Orinda, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1054) | 60 (#1942) |
| Population | 42,616 | 19,364 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,786 | $1,987,799 |
| Median Household Income | $170,602 | $250,001 |
| Average Commute | 39.4 min | 35.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 9 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 275 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+38.0 |
Data coverage note: Fulshear is missing data for 1 metric that Orinda has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
70.8 Score
Fulshear, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$504,786
Population
42,616
Crime
Low
Median Income
$170,602
Southwest
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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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