Orange, California vs. Ithaca, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ithaca, New York is 40.0% cheaper than Orange, California.

You would need a salary of $30,000 in Ithaca, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Orange, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ithaca, New York is cheaper than Orange, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Ithaca
than in Orange, California
Orange, CA vs. Ithaca, NY
Compared to Orange, Ithaca is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.0% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  27.9% lower
  Health
  24.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower