Orange, CA vs Summerville, SC
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
Summerville
67.5
#1417 nationally
Orange leads in walk score (51 vs 21). Summerville leads in cost of living index (104 vs 178). Orange leads in median household income ($109,335 vs $73,712).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orange, CA | Summerville, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1780) | 67.5 (#1417) |
| Population | 138,337 | 51,884 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,136,729 | $382,696 |
| Median Household Income | $109,335 | $73,712 |
| Average Commute | 26.5 min | 29.9 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 178 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+14.6 |
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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D+
67.5 Score
Summerville, SC
South Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$382,696
Population
51,884
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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