Orange, CA vs Pittsburgh, PA
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.
Orange
63.3
#1780 nationally
Pittsburgh
75
#521 nationally
Orange leads in median household income ($109,335 vs $54,042). Pittsburgh leads in cost of living index (91 vs 178). Pittsburgh leads in walk score (62 vs 51).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orange, CA | Pittsburgh, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1780) | 75 (#521) |
| Population | 138,337 | 302,898 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,136,729 | $240,989 |
| Median Household Income | $109,335 | $54,042 |
| Average Commute | 26.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 178 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+20.3 |
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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C
75 Score
Pittsburgh, PA
Steel City reinvented
Median Home
$240,989
Population
302,898
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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