Orange, California vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 37.0% cheaper than Orange, California.

You would need a salary of $132,274 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Orange, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is cheaper than Orange, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Fresno
than in Orange, California
Orange, CA vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Orange, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% higher
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower