Orinda, CA vs Rancho Cordova, 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
Rancho Cordova
65.2
#1647 nationally
Orinda leads in crime level (1.6 vs 11.7). Rancho Cordova leads in walk score (43 vs 9). Orinda leads in median household income ($250,001 vs $85,099).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orinda, CA | Rancho Cordova, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60 (#1942) | 65.2 (#1647) |
| Population | 19,364 | 82,605 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,987,799 | $535,848 |
| Median Household Income | $250,001 | $85,099 |
| Average Commute | 35.6 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 9 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 11.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 275 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+19.7 |
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
65.2 Score
Rancho Cordova, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$535,848
Population
82,605
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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