Fort Lee, New Jersey vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 22.1% more expensive than Fort Lee, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $61,059 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lee, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Fort Lee, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in Irvine
than in Fort Lee, New Jersey
Fort Lee, NJ vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Fort Lee, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  28.5% lower
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower