Folsom, California vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 22.0% more expensive than Folsom, California.

You would need a salary of $65,899 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Folsom, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Folsom, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Irvine
than in Folsom, California
Folsom, CA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Folsom, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  5.5% lower
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower