Chicago, Illinois vs. Orange, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orange, California is 52.7% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $119,106 in Orange, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orange, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
231% more expensive in Orange
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Orange, CA
Compared to Chicago, Orange is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  201.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  19.1% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
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  Personal
  1.8% lower
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