Milton, GA 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.
Milton
66
#1594 nationally
Orinda
60
#1942 nationally
Milton leads in cost of living index (145 vs 275). Orinda leads in median household income ($250,001 vs $142,845). Orinda leads in crime level (1.6 vs 2.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Milton, GA | Orinda, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66 (#1594) | 60 (#1942) |
| Population | 41,383 | 19,364 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $956,345 | $1,987,799 |
| Median Household Income | $142,845 | $250,001 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 35.6 min |
| Walk Score | 12 | 9 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 275 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | D+38.0 |
D
66 Score
Milton, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$956,345
Population
41,383
Crime
Low
Walk Score
12
Southeast
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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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