Orinda, CA vs Oroville, 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.
Orinda
60
#1942 nationally
Oroville
62.6
#1842 nationally
Orinda leads in crime level (1.6 vs 26.9). Orinda leads in median household income ($250,001 vs $46,362). Oroville leads in cost of living index (113 vs 275).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orinda, CA | Oroville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60 (#1942) | 62.6 (#1842) |
| Population | 19,364 | 19,449 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,987,799 | $310,232 |
| Median Household Income | $250,001 | $46,362 |
| Average Commute | 35.6 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 9 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 26.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 275 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | R+3.1 |
Data coverage note: Oroville is missing data for 1 metric that Orinda has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D-
62.6 Score
Oroville, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$310,232
Population
19,449
Crime
Very High
Median Income
$46,362
Pacific
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