Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. Orange, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orange, California is 5.6% cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $70,812 in Orange, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orange, California is cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
14% cheaper in Orange
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs. Orange, CA
Compared to Cambridge, Orange is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% lower
  Commute
  17.0% higher
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower