California, Maryland vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 76.5% more expensive than California, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $88,255 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in California, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than California, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
233% more expensive in Irvine
than in California, Maryland
California, MD vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to California, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.5% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  237.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  17.8% higher
  Health
  14.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower