Orinda, CA vs Windsor, CO
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
Windsor
73.4
#748 nationally
Windsor leads in walk score (25 vs 9). Orinda leads in median household income ($250,001 vs $121,754). Windsor leads in cost of living index (137 vs 275).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orinda, CA | Windsor, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60 (#1942) | 73.4 (#748) |
| Population | 19,364 | 40,349 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,987,799 | $579,877 |
| Median Household Income | $250,001 | $121,754 |
| Average Commute | 35.6 min | 25.2 min |
| Walk Score | 9 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 1.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 275 | 137 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | R+21.0 |
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
73.4 Score
Windsor, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$579,877
Population
40,349
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
25
West
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