Orange, CA vs Peekskill, NY

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.

Orange

63.3

#1780 nationally

vs

Peekskill

67.8

#1382 nationally

Orange leads in average commute (26.5 min vs 38.2 min). Peekskill leads in cost of living index (124 vs 178). Orange leads in median household income ($109,335 vs $86,695).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Orange, CA Peekskill, NY
WhereAtHome Score 63.3 (#1780) 67.8 (#1382)
Population 138,337 25,442
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,136,729 $526,914
Median Household Income $109,335 $86,695
Average Commute 26.5 min 38.2 min
Walk Score 51 60
Crime Level 6.2 5.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 178 124
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+2.6 D+26.3