Orinda, CA vs Saratoga, 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

vs

Saratoga

65

#1663 nationally

Saratoga leads in walk score (28 vs 9). Orinda leads in crime level (1.6 vs 2.4). Saratoga leads in average commute (28.3 min vs 35.6 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Orinda, CA Saratoga, CA
WhereAtHome Score 60 (#1942) 65 (#1663)
Population 19,364 29,607
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,987,799 $4,038,070
Median Household Income $250,001 $237,730
Average Commute 35.6 min 28.3 min
Walk Score 9 28
Crime Level 1.6 2.4
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+40.0