Oakville, CT vs Orange, CT

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Oakville is 27.4% cheaper than Orange. With a cost index of 98 vs 134, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Oakville to Orange should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Oakville is $1,378/month compared to $2,016/month in Orange — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oakville is more affordable at $253,500 median vs $466,800.

Median household income in Oakville is $89,330 compared to $145,625 in Orange (-38.7%). While Orange is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Oakville spend roughly 18.5% of their income on rent, more than the 16.6% in Orange.