Many households in Orange County have a hard time affording a variety of monthly expenses. The cost of gasoline is the most often cited burden for county residents. 77% of county residents feel the pressure of the cost of fuel on their household budget. 44% say the price they pay at the pump puts a great deal of strain on their budget and another 33% say it places a good amount of pressure on their finances.
Property taxes are a major concern, as well. 59% of Orange County residents report these expenses place stress on their household budget including 29% who experience a great deal of financial pressure each month.
Many residents of Orange County struggle to pay basic utilities. Nearly two-thirds find it difficult to meet these monthly expenses. 26% say heating and electric expenses cause considerable financial strain and another 39% feel a good deal of budget pressure.
A majority of Orange County residents report their rent or mortgage payment strains their finances each month including 24% of county residents who describe it as a great deal of pressure on their household budget.
Even though about three in ten county residents do not deal with the cost of private school or college tuition, it is a considerable burden for those who do. 37% of county residents indicate that the cost of private school or college tuition places a strain on their household finances.
