Murrieta, California vs. Orange City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orange City, Iowa is 39.2% cheaper than Murrieta, California.

You would need a salary of $30,410 in Orange City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Murrieta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orange City, Iowa is cheaper than Murrieta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Orange City
than in Murrieta, California
Murrieta, CA vs. Orange City, IA
Compared to Murrieta, Orange City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.2% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% lower
  Commute
  49.5% lower
  Health
  32.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower