Providence, Rhode Island vs. Orange, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orange, California is 51.7% more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $75,856 in Orange, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orange, California is more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in Orange
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs. Orange, CA
Compared to Providence, Orange is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.7% higher
      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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  227.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  0.5% higher
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower