Orange, California vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 2.2% cheaper than Orange, California.

You would need a salary of $73,354 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Orange, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is cheaper than Orange, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in San Diego
than in Orange, California
Orange, CA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Orange, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  7.3% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher