El Dorado Hills, CA vs Orange, CA

El Dorado Hills, CA and Orange, CA have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.1% difference in their overall index. El Dorado Hills scores 184 while Orange scores 182 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in El Dorado Hills is $2,468/month compared to $2,252/month in Orange — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Orange has cheaper rent, El Dorado Hills actually has lower median home values ($870,300 vs $900,700).

Median household income in El Dorado Hills is $163,544 compared to $116,945 in Orange (+39.8%). While El Dorado Hills is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of El Dorado Hills spend roughly 18.1% of their income on rent, less than the 23.1% in Orange.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63.4°F vs 64.9°F). El Dorado Hills receives more rainfall at 19.2" per year compared to 11.2" in Orange.