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Is Orland, CA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 21 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,21531% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$70,043about $5,837/month · 20% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$342,2003% higher than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 75% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.9 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $48,600 a year. That is $23 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other California cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of California. It is number 32 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Orland
$1,215
Highgrove
$1,551
Alondra Park
$1,888
Los Altos Hills
$3,500+
La Cresta
$1,507
Firebaugh
$1,407
Fort Irwin
$2,668

How much do households earn in Orland?

Under $25k
14.8%
$25k–50k
28.4%
$50k–100k
34.7%
$100k–150k
15.7%
$150k+
3.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 18.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Orland

SizeOrlandU.S. average
1 bedroom$830$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,244$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,248$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Orland overall?

Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).

Housing
154
Goods (food, clothes…)
106
Utilities
159
Other services
103
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Orland, so the California figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Orland

🏛️ Property tax$2,109a year · 0.62% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$189a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Orland

Commute to work20.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree11.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home58.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line16.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Orland?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,159 a month less.

Renting
$1,215
Owning
$2,374

Owning assumes a typical $342,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $34,220 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Orland, CA?

Renting in Orland costs a median of about $1,215 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.

How much do I need to make to live in Orland?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $48,600 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Orland cheap or expensive?

Orland is rated OK: rent takes 20.8% of the typical household income of $70,043. It ranks 32nd cheapest of 653 California cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Orland?

The median homeowner in Orland pays $2,109 a year in property taxes, about 0.62% of the median home value.

Is Orland more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Orland?

The median home value in Orland is $342,200, about 4.9 times the typical yearly household income.

8,357 people live in Orland. Numbers are typical (middle) values.