Orinda, CA vs Saco, ME
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
Saco
69.7
#1178 nationally
Orinda leads in median household income ($250,001 vs $81,326). Saco leads in walk score (24 vs 9). Saco leads in cost of living index (116 vs 275).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orinda, CA | Saco, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60 (#1942) | 69.7 (#1178) |
| Population | 19,364 | 20,960 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,987,799 | $531,575 |
| Median Household Income | $250,001 | $81,326 |
| Average Commute | 35.6 min | 24.4 min |
| Walk Score | 9 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 2.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 275 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+10.5 |
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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D+
69.7 Score
Saco, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$531,575
Population
20,960
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Northeast
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