Cost of Living Calculator - Altoona, Iowa vs Orange, California


The cost of living in Orange, California is 82.8% more expensive than Altoona, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $109,699 in Orange, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orange, California is more expensive than Altoona, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
240% more expensive in Orange
than in Altoona, Iowa
Altoona, IA vs Orange, CA
Compared to Altoona, Orange is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.8% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  222.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  44.3% higher
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% higher

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