Wellesley, Massachusetts vs. Orinda, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orinda, California is 51.0% more expensive than Wellesley, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $75,487 in Orinda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orinda, California is more expensive than Wellesley, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Orinda
than in Wellesley, Massachusetts
Wellesley, MA vs. Orinda, CA
Compared to Wellesley, Orinda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.0% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  6.8% higher
  Health
  35.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower