salaryOrlando is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Orlando to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,618
$1,955
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,120
$1,897
💵 Families earn per year
$95,923
$78,014
🔑 Buying a house
$607,600
$394,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.4
101.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,638
$3,213
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$164
👥 People living there
180,547
319,758
Commute to work
31.5 min
26.2 min
College degree
22.5%
42.5%
Own their home
58%
39.5%
Below poverty line
12.4%
14.7%
Unemployment
6.3%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Ontario for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Orlando for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Ontario | Orlando | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $45,520 | -42% in Orlando |
| Elementary School Teacher | $98,520 | $60,190 | -39% in Orlando |
| Police Officer | $101,870 | $63,010 | -38% in Orlando |
| Registered Nurse | $133,940 | $83,550 | -38% in Orlando |
| Electrician | $72,790 | $50,820 | -30% in Orlando |
| Carpenter | $70,880 | $49,750 | -30% in Orlando |
| Physician Assistant | $165,490 | $127,200 | -23% in Orlando |
| Nurse Practitioner | $169,920 | $130,640 | -23% in Orlando |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ontario or Orlando cheaper to live in?
Orlando is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,955 a month there versus $2,618 in Ontario.
What salary do I need in Orlando to match $60,000 in Ontario?
About $57,168 a year gives the same standard of living in Orlando.
Where do people earn more, Ontario or Orlando?
The typical household earns $95,923 in Ontario and $78,014 in Orlando, 23% more in Ontario.