What is a pro or con of living in Irvine, Californiacompared to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 272% more expensive in Irvine.

What salary do I need to live in Irvine, California copmared to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $200,000 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania should increase to $378,079 in Irvine, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BETHLEHEM vs. IRVINE
Cost of Living Comparison

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 89.0% more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $378,079 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
272% more expensive in Irvine
than in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Bethlehem, PA vs. Irvine, CA

Compared to Bethlehem, Irvine is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

89.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

417.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.3% lower

Commute

24.4% higher

Health

9.1% lower

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Personal

3.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Bethlehem, Pennsylvania vs. Irvine, California

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