Kenosha, WI 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.

Kenosha

74.8

#546 nationally

vs

Orange

63.3

#1780 nationally

Kenosha leads in cost of living index (96 vs 178). Orange leads in median household income ($109,335 vs $64,963). Orange leads in crime level (6.2 vs 7.8).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Kenosha, WI Orange, CA
WhereAtHome Score 74.8 (#546) 63.3 (#1780)
Population 98,211 138,337
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $286,557 $1,136,729
Median Household Income $64,963 $109,335
Average Commute 24.1 min 26.5 min
Walk Score 49 51
Crime Level 7.8 6.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 96 178
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+6.3 D+2.6