Grass Valley, California vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 43.5% more expensive than Grass Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $126,294 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grass Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Grass Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
126% more expensive in Irvine
than in Grass Valley, California
Grass Valley, CA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Grass Valley, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.5% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  41.8% higher
  Health
  22.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower