Chandler, Arizona vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 56.5% more expensive than Chandler, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $109,568 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chandler, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Chandler, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in Irvine
than in Chandler, Arizona
Chandler, AZ vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Chandler, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.5% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  170.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  0.9% lower
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher