Life After Ladera
Cost of Living Comparison
Compare Orange County with any market in the country — housing, property tax, state income tax, groceries, utilities, healthcare and transportation — and see what your income and equity are actually worth somewhere else.
Step 01
Where do you currently live?
Median home $1,250,000 · cost index 152
Step 02
Where are you thinking about moving?
Median home $470,000 · cost index 103
Your numbers
Step 03
Orange County, California vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado
Estimated monthly savings
$5,529
Estimated annual savings
$66,345
Your income feels like
$221,359
48% purchasing power difference
Over ten years
$663,446
Kept, not spent
These are estimates. Figures are modeled from public data (U.S. Census ACS, BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey, the Tax Foundation and market home-price data) using a 6.75% 30-year fixed mortgage. Your actual costs will vary with your loan terms, property taxes, insurance, HOA dues, healthcare needs and personal spending. This is not tax, legal or financial advice.
Side-by-side monthly costs
| Category | Orange County | Colorado Springs |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage payment | $6,486 | $2,439 |
| Property tax | $750 | $188 |
| Home insurance | $133 | $217 |
| State income tax | $950 | $531 |
| Sales tax (estimated) | $152 | $114 |
| Groceries | $999 | $909 |
| Utilities | $486 | $423 |
| Healthcare | $600 | $588 |
| Transportation | $1,235 | $950 |
| Other household costs | $880 | $784 |
| Total monthly | $12,671 | $7,142 |
Housing affordability
Median price to median income: 11.4x in Orange County vs 5.7x in Colorado Springs. Your $1,250,000 of value buys roughly 2.7x the home there.
Tax comparison
Lifestyle affordability score
A blended measure of overall cost of living, housing cost and combined tax burden. Higher is more affordable.
The next step
Ready for a personalized Life After Ladera Plan?
Numbers are the starting point. Josh & Angelica will walk you through what your Orange County equity actually buys in Colorado Springs, what your home would sell for today, and how to time the move.
Prefer to talk it through? 949-466-9785 · homes@joshandangelica.com
Thinking about life after Orange County?
Schedule a complimentary relocation consultation with The Richardson Team. We’ll review your equity, your timeline and the markets you’re considering.
Let’s Build Your Relocation PlanBy submitting this form you agree to be contacted by The Richardson Team about your relocation questions. The cost of living figures shown here are modeled estimates for general information only and are not tax, legal or financial advice. Please consult a qualified tax professional or financial planner before making a relocation or purchase decision.