Orange, CA vs Schaumburg, IL
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
Schaumburg
76.1
#384 nationally
Schaumburg leads in crime level (2.5 vs 6.2). Schaumburg leads in cost of living index (114 vs 178). Orange leads in walk score (51 vs 43).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orange, CA | Schaumburg, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1780) | 76.1 (#384) |
| Population | 138,337 | 75,750 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,136,729 | $364,930 |
| Median Household Income | $109,335 | $92,818 |
| Average Commute | 26.5 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 178 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+42.0 |
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
76.1 Score
Schaumburg, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$364,930
Population
75,750
Crime
Low
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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