Orangevale, CA vs Vacaville, CA

Orangevale is moderately more affordable than Vacaville, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. Orangevale scores 136 compared to 155 for Vacaville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Vacaville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Orangevale is $1,866/month compared to $2,227/month in Vacaville — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Orangevale is more affordable at $508,600 median vs $596,700.

Median household income in Orangevale is $98,158 compared to $108,580 in Vacaville (-9.6%). The higher salaries in Vacaville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Orangevale spend roughly 22.8% of their income on rent, less than the 24.6% in Vacaville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63.4°F vs 62.1°F). Vacaville receives more rainfall at 24.8" per year compared to 19.2" in Orangevale.