Orinda, CA vs Wheaton, IL
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
Wheaton
75.2
#497 nationally
Wheaton leads in walk score (40 vs 9). Orinda leads in median household income ($250,001 vs $113,523). Wheaton leads in cost of living index (126 vs 275).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orinda, CA | Wheaton, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60 (#1942) | 75.2 (#497) |
| Population | 19,364 | 52,938 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,987,799 | $518,505 |
| Median Household Income | $250,001 | $113,523 |
| Average Commute | 35.6 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 9 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 275 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+13.3 |
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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C
75.2 Score
Wheaton, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$518,505
Population
52,938
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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