Orinda, CA Cost of Living


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Orinda cost of living score
174.9
More expensive
74.9% higher
than the US average
16.7% higher
than the California average
Orinda, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 174.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 74.9% higher than the U.S. average and 16.7% lower than the average for California.

Orinda, CA

Housing costs in Orinda?
A typical home costs $1,972,900, which is 483.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 169.0% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Orinda costs $3,660 per month, which is 155.9% more than the national average of $1,430 and 41.3% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Orinda?
To live comfortably in Orinda, California, a minimum annual income of $378,000 for a family, and $119,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Orinda?
In Orinda, CA the cost of living is quite high. The median home price in the area is $1,262,600 and the median rent is $2,836 per month. This means that it can be difficult to find affordable housing options in the area. However, Orinda offers a variety of amenities such as excellent public schools and easy access to San Francisco and Oakland. Additionally, there are many restaurants and boutiques available for residents to enjoy. Despite the higher cost of living in Orinda, CA, many people appreciate its conveniences and are willing to pay a premium for its location and quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesOrindaCaliforniaUnited States
  174.9149.9100.0
  117.6105.1100
  121.198.3100.0
  894.2234.8100.0
  $1,972,900$733,500$338,100
  91.3%102.4%100.0%
  129.4133.1100.0
  158.0118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Orinda is an extremely safe, quiet, bucolic place to live. The schools are incredible, parent participation is maximal. It's close to everything and yet has a feeling of  More

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Over 15 years ago

Weather in Orinda is  More

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Over 16 years ago

Being ranked the number one public high school system in California says little for this small rural upscale community. With a high percentage of college graduates with  More

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