Frederick, Maryland vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 66.0% more expensive than Frederick, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $165,995 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Frederick, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Frederick, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
176% more expensive in Irvine
than in Frederick, Maryland
Frederick, MD vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Frederick, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.0% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  204.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  13.1% higher
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower