Jacksonville, FL vs Orange, 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.
Jacksonville
69.9
#1153 nationally
Orange
63.3
#1780 nationally
Orange leads in walk score (51 vs 26). Jacksonville leads in cost of living index (96 vs 178). Orange leads in median household income ($109,335 vs $61,442).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jacksonville, FL | Orange, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1153) | 63.3 (#1780) |
| Population | 985,843 | 138,337 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,646 | $1,136,729 |
| Median Household Income | $61,442 | $109,335 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 51 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 6.2 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.5 | D+2.6 |
D+
69.9 Score
Jacksonville, FL
Bold City with room to grow
Median Home
$286,646
Population
985,843
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southeast
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D
63.3 Score
Orange, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,136,729
Population
138,337
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
Pacific
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