Orinda, CA vs Plano, 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.
Orinda
60
#1942 nationally
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Plano leads in walk score (39 vs 9). Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 275). Orinda leads in median household income ($250,001 vs $99,936).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orinda, CA | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60 (#1942) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 19,364 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,987,799 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $250,001 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 35.6 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 9 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 275 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | R+11.2 |
D-
60 Score
Orinda, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,987,799
Population
19,364
Crime
Low
Walk Score
9
Pacific
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C-
72.6 Score
Plano, TX
Corporate opportunity meets family-friendly living
Median Home
$499,723
Population
287,339
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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