Andover, Massachusetts vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 17.8% more expensive than Andover, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $70,650 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Andover, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Andover, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Irvine
than in Andover, Massachusetts
Andover, MA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Andover, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  2.2% higher
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower