Bedford, Massachusetts vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 12.3% more expensive than Bedford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $56,138 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bedford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Bedford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Irvine
than in Bedford, Massachusetts
Bedford, MA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Bedford, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  16.5% higher
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% lower