Orland, CA vs Patterson, CA

Orland is moderately more affordable than Patterson, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Orland scores 98 compared to 114 for Patterson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Patterson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Orland is $1,092/month compared to $1,391/month in Patterson — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Orland is more affordable at $320,700 median vs $427,400.

Median household income in Orland is $64,531 compared to $93,542 in Patterson (-31%). While Patterson is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Orland spend roughly 20.3% of their income on rent, more than the 17.8% in Patterson.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63.3°F vs 63.1°F). Orland receives more rainfall at 23.1" per year compared to 12.3" in Patterson.