Del Mar, California vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 52.8% cheaper than Del Mar, California.

You would need a salary of $23,611 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Del Mar, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is cheaper than Del Mar, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Irvine
than in Del Mar, California
Del Mar, CA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Del Mar, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.8% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  9.8% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower