Portage, Indiana vs. Orange, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orange, California is 74.1% more expensive than Portage, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $139,278 in Orange, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orange, California is more expensive than Portage, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
290% more expensive in Orange
than in Portage, Indiana
Portage, IN vs. Orange, CA
Compared to Portage, Orange is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.1% higher
      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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  313.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  5.6% lower
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher