Orinda, CA vs Worcester, MA
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
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Worcester leads in walk score (62 vs 9). Orinda leads in median household income ($250,001 vs $52,891). Worcester leads in cost of living index (108 vs 275).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orinda, CA | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60 (#1942) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 19,364 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,987,799 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $250,001 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 35.6 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 9 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 275 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+10.0 |
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
66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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