Orange, California vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 25.9% cheaper than Orange, California.

You would need a salary of $37,073 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Orange, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is cheaper than Orange, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Sacramento
than in Orange, California
Orange, CA vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Orange, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  8.0% higher
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher