What is a pro or con of living in Irvine, Californiacompared to Elk Grove, California?

Median Home Cost is 88% more expensive in Irvine.

What salary do I need to live in Irvine, California copmared to Elk Grove, California?

A salary of $130,000 in Elk Grove, California should increase to $172,098 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.

ELK GROVE vs. IRVINE
Cost of Living Comparison

Elk Grove, California vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 32.4% more expensive than Elk Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $172,098 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Grove, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Irvine
than in Elk Grove, California

Elk Grove, CA vs. Irvine, CA

Compared to Elk Grove, Irvine is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

32.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

95.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.0% higher

Commute

13.3% lower

Health

10.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Elk Grove, California vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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