City Intelligence
Orange, CA
Premium salary, cost-of-living, and purchasing-power profile for Orange.
COL Index
148
100 = US avg
Rent 1BR
$2,300
Home price
$920,000
Population
139,000
SalaryScope Scores
Proprietary 0–100 indices for Orange.
Affordability
15/100
Weak
15
Lower COL + rent
Purchasing Power
43/100
Weak
43
On a $75k salary after tax
Growth
55/100
Moderate
55
Market size & momentum
Top occupations in Orange
| Occupation | Median | PP | Future |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $353,700 | 100 | 80 |
| Investment Banker | $266,400 | 91 | 80 |
| Corporate Counsel | $266,400 | 91 | 60 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $259,000 | 89 | 92 |
| PMO Director | $244,200 | 86 | 80 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $236,800 | 84 | 80 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $236,800 | 84 | 80 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $214,600 | 79 | 80 |
| Data Scientist | $207,200 | 77 | 92 |
| Senior Program Manager | $207,200 | 77 | 80 |
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Cost of living detail
$100,000 in Orange has the local purchasing power of approximately $67,600 in a national-average city.