Marlborough, Massachusetts vs. Orinda, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orinda, California is 192.0% more expensive than Marlborough, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $146,025 in Orinda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orinda, California is more expensive than Marlborough, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
310% more expensive in Orinda
than in Marlborough, Massachusetts
Marlborough, MA vs. Orinda, CA
Compared to Marlborough, Orinda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  192.0% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  344.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% lower
  Commute
  28.9% higher
  Health
  36.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower