Orange, California vs. Mountain Brook, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain Brook, Alabama is 8.0% cheaper than Orange, California.

You would need a salary of $73,610 in Mountain Brook, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Orange, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain Brook, Alabama is cheaper than Orange, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Mountain Brook
than in Orange, California
Orange, CA vs. Mountain Brook, AL
Compared to Orange, Mountain Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  30.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower