Orinda, CA vs Sandy, UT
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
Sandy
70.7
#1076 nationally
Sandy leads in walk score (35 vs 9). Orinda leads in median household income ($250,001 vs $108,165). Sandy leads in cost of living index (129 vs 275).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orinda, CA | Sandy, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60 (#1942) | 70.7 (#1076) |
| Population | 19,364 | 91,943 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,987,799 | $667,692 |
| Median Household Income | $250,001 | $108,165 |
| Average Commute | 35.6 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 9 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 2.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 275 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+10.2 |
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-
70.7 Score
Sandy, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$667,692
Population
91,943
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
West
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