Orange, CA vs Rowland Heights, CA

Rowland Heights is moderately more affordable than Orange, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Orange scores 182 compared to 165 for Rowland Heights, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Orange can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Orange is $2,252/month compared to $1,929/month in Rowland Heights — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rowland Heights is more affordable at $812,900 median vs $900,700.

Median household income in Orange is $116,945 compared to $85,202 in Rowland Heights (+37.3%). 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 Orange spend roughly 23.1% of their income on rent, less than the 27.2% in Rowland Heights.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (64.9°F vs 66.2°F). Rowland Heights receives more rainfall at 11.9" per year compared to 11.2" in Orange.