Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Orange, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orange, California is 83.0% more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $256,250 in Orange, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orange, California is more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
199% more expensive in Orange
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. Orange, CA
Compared to Knoxville, Orange is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.0% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  297.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  36.9% higher
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% higher