Orinda, CA vs San Buenaventura, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Orinda
60
#1942 nationally
San Buenaventura
65.2
#349 nationally
San Buenaventura leads in walk score (66 vs 9). Orinda leads in median household income ($250,001 vs $96,036). San Buenaventura leads in average commute (24.9 min vs 35.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orinda, CA | San Buenaventura, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60 (#1942) | 65.2 (#349) |
| Population | 19,364 | 109,058 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,987,799 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $250,001 | $96,036 |
| Average Commute | 35.6 min | 24.9 min |
| Walk Score | 9 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | N/A |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 275 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+15.1 |
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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San Buenaventura, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Population
109,058
Walk Score
66
Median Income
$96,036
Commute
24.9 min
Pacific
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