Auburn, Washington vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 36.6% more expensive than Auburn, Washington.

You would need a salary of $170,720 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Auburn, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Irvine
than in Auburn, Washington
Auburn, WA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Auburn, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.6% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.7% higher
  Commute
  23.3% lower
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower