Mooresville, NC vs Orange, 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.
Mooresville
68.7
#1296 nationally
Orange
63.3
#1780 nationally
Orange leads in walk score (51 vs 20). Mooresville leads in cost of living index (111 vs 178). Orange leads in median household income ($109,335 vs $82,622).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mooresville, NC | Orange, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1296) | 63.3 (#1780) |
| Population | 53,721 | 138,337 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $484,611 | $1,136,729 |
| Median Household Income | $82,622 | $109,335 |
| Average Commute | 24.3 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 6.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+32.6 | D+2.6 |
D+
68.7 Score
Mooresville, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$484,611
Population
53,721
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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D
63.3 Score
Orange, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,136,729
Population
138,337
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
Pacific
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