Orange, California vs. Rochester, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, New York is 49.3% cheaper than Orange, California.

You would need a salary of $25,366 in Rochester, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Orange, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, New York is cheaper than Orange, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Rochester
than in Orange, California
Orange, CA vs. Rochester, NY
Compared to Orange, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.3% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  19.1% lower
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher