Orange, TX vs Southfield, MI
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
77.4
#249 nationally
Southfield
73.4
#746 nationally
Southfield leads in walk score (34 vs 24). Orange leads in cost of living index (88 vs 97). Southfield leads in median household income ($63,980 vs $58,756).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orange, TX | Southfield, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.4 (#249) | 73.4 (#746) |
| Population | 19,108 | 75,687 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $184,568 | $258,011 |
| Median Household Income | $58,756 | $63,980 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 12.4 | 13.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+66.7 | D+10.6 |
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77.4 Score
Orange, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$184,568
Population
19,108
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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73.4 Score
Southfield, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$258,011
Population
75,687
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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