Cupertino, California vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 48.6% cheaper than Cupertino, California.

You would need a salary of $92,555 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cupertino, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is cheaper than Cupertino, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Irvine
than in Cupertino, California
Cupertino, CA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Cupertino, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.6% lower
      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
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  24.4% lower
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower