Cost of Living in Orange County, CA
Modeled annual cost: $83,438.
Median family income: $128,689.
CA Median $58,396
Orange County, CA Affordability at a glance
Median Income
$128,689Estimated Annual Costs
$83,438Cost/Income Ratio
64.8%Location Type
MetroBiggest category:
Housing is the biggest expense in Orange County, CA.
$28,224 per year.*33.83% of total modeled yearly costs.
Cost breakdown
Total
$83,438
Per year
- Housing:$28,22433.8%
- Taxes:$21,10625.3%
- Transport:$13,62016.3%
- Other Costs:$10,18112.2%
- Healthcare:$5,7376.9%
- Food:$4,5695.5%
* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.
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