Orange, California vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 37.6% cheaper than Orange, California.

You would need a salary of $31,220 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Orange, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Orange, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Orange, California
Orange, CA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Orange, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.6% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  20.9% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower