Orinda, California vs. Kensington, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kensington, California is 28.8% cheaper than Orinda, California.

You would need a salary of $35,616 in Kensington, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Orinda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kensington, California is cheaper than Orinda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Kensington
than in Orinda, California
Orinda, CA vs. Kensington, CA
Compared to Orinda, Kensington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  3.6% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher