Orange, CA vs Wildwood, MO
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
Wildwood
69.3
#1237 nationally
Orange leads in walk score (51 vs 9). Wildwood leads in cost of living index (124 vs 178). Wildwood leads in median household income ($147,508 vs $109,335).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orange, CA | Wildwood, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1780) | 69.3 (#1237) |
| Population | 138,337 | 34,851 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,136,729 | $589,609 |
| Median Household Income | $109,335 | $147,508 |
| Average Commute | 26.5 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 9 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 5.5 |
| 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+23.4 |
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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+
69.3 Score
Wildwood, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$589,609
Population
34,851
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
9
Midwest
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