What is a pro or con of living in Orange, Californiacompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 46% more expensive in Orange.

What salary do I need to live in Orange, California copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $120,000 in Washington, District of Columbia should increase to $130,677 in Orange, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WASHINGTON vs. ORANGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Orange, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orange, California is 8.9% more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $130,677 in Orange, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Orange, California is more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Orange
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Orange, CA

Compared to Washington, Orange is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

23.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.0% lower

Commute

17.2% lower

Health

2.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Orange, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. Orange, CA

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