Wendell, North Carolina vs. Orange, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orange, California is 72.6% more expensive than Wendell, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $86,316 in Orange, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wendell, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orange, California is more expensive than Wendell, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
183% more expensive in Orange
than in Wendell, North Carolina
Wendell, NC vs. Orange, CA
Compared to Wendell, Orange is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.6% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  285.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  18.9% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher