Orange, CA vs Princeton, TX
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
Princeton
71.3
#1000 nationally
Princeton leads in cost of living index (107 vs 178). Orange leads in average commute (26.5 min vs 34.1 min). Orange leads in crime level (6.2 vs 7.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orange, CA | Princeton, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1780) | 71.3 (#1000) |
| Population | 138,337 | 28,027 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,136,729 | $288,891 |
| Median Household Income | $109,335 | $93,586 |
| Average Commute | 26.5 min | 34.1 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 178 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Princeton is missing data for 1 metric that Orange has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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-
71.3 Score
Princeton, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$288,891
Population
28,027
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$93,586
Southwest
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