Orange, California vs. Waco, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waco, Texas is 51.9% cheaper than Orange, California.

You would need a salary of $24,055 in Waco, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Orange, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waco, Texas is cheaper than Orange, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Waco
than in Orange, California
Orange, CA vs. Waco, TX
Compared to Orange, Waco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.9% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  35.4% lower
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower