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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Orinda, CA vs San Ramon, CA

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Are people in San Ramon older or younger than people in Orinda?
- The Median Age in San Ramon is 8.4 years younger than in Orinda.

Are housing costs cheaper in San Ramon or Orinda?
- San Ramon housing costs are 24.6% less expensive than Orinda housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, San Ramon or Orinda?
- The average commute for residents of San Ramon is 2.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Orinda.

Things to do in Orinda?
Orinda, CA is a picturesque city located in the hills of Contra Costa County. Home to approximately 20,000 residents, Orinda offers spectacular views of the San Francisco Bay and surrounding rolling hills. Residents of Orinda enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, as well as restaurants and shops in the charming downtown area. With its quiet atmosphere, friendly citizens and vibrant community, Orinda is an ideal place to live or visit.

Things to do in San Ramon?
San Ramon, California lies in the heart of Contra Costa County with easy access to attractions like Central Park or numerous restaurants and shops along Bishop Ranch Business Park.

 Orinda, CASan Ramon, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock85,688329,725,481
 Median Income$248,984  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,972,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time34.54  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Orinda    3 Reviews
crintigger · Orinda, CA
It doesn't get any better than this...for safety,
Over 15 years ago

Orinda is an extremely safe, quiet, bucolic place to live. The schools are incredible, parent participation is maximal. It's close to everything and yet has a feeling of  More

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mitch · Orinda, CA
Weather
Over 16 years ago

Weather in Orinda is  More

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Bp · Orinda, CA
Orinda in general
Over 17 years ago

Being ranked the number one public high school system in California says little for this small rural upscale community. With a high percentage of college graduates with  More

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Reviews for San Ramon    17 Reviews
Maggie · San Ramon, CA
San Ramon Climate
Over 13 years ago

If you like the weather hot and dry, this is the place for you! Don't come here if you like to see green hills in the summer,if you don't care for sunshine for 7-8  More

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Alan · San Ramon, CA
Expensive Place
Over 14 years ago

For what you get, "it" does not live up to the premium you have to pay to get "it".!  More

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deepika · Beaverton, OR
i am lucky to stay in san ramon
Over 14 years ago

good climate i expirenced in us is san ramon i am very happy to stay in that  More

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