Orange, CA Cost of Living


13 Reviews



BestPlaces offers the best, most comprehensive city reports,
with insight into cost of living, crime, climate, and more.
How much do I need to live in Orange, California?
$15,060 / month
for a family, 178.9% more expensive than the national average A total of $180,720 for the year for a family.
$6,833 / month
for a single person, 43.3% more expensive than the national average A total of $82,000 for the year for a single person.

Orange cost of living score
164.9
More expensive
64.9% higher
than the US average
10.0% higher
than the California average
Orange, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 164.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 64.9% higher than the U.S. average and 10.0% lower than the average for California.

Orange, CA

Housing costs in Orange?
A typical home costs $942,700, which is 178.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 28.5% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Orange costs $2,470 per month, which is 72.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 13.0% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Orange?
To live comfortably in Orange, California, a minimum annual income of $180,720 for a family, and $82,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Orange?
Living in Orange, California is expensive when compared to most U.S cities; median house cost sits close to $717K while median rent for a single bedroom typically ranges between roughly $1,900 - 2,500 based on area or building type selected. Necessities such as food and utilities tend stay higher than average American levels whereas taxes have historically been somewhat higher than some of the other places within Orange County due largely to Orange’s status east Los Angeles metropolitan area .
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesOrangeCaliforniaUnited States
    Unlock149.9100.0
  103.4  Unlock100.0
    Unlock98.3100.0
  298.1  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$733,500$338,100
  96.5  Unlock100.0
    Unlock133.1100.0
  156.0  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Orange
    See all (13)

Southern California is a wonderful place to live (if you can afford it). Currently, we are a family of 3- myself, my husband and our son. We are FINALLY thinking it may  More

   |    Reply

Over 15 years ago

Numerous highly rated hospitals are located within a 20 mile radius. Variety of hospitals include specialty, such as Childrens Hospital of Orange County; private;  More

   |    Reply

Over 15 years ago

The Weather is great. However, the housing, jobs, schools and the State Government is  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Orange

Crime
Compare Orange, CA
cost of living
Compare food, housing, utilities, and more in Orange, California to any other city in the US.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.