Great Falls, Virginia vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 17.6% cheaper than Great Falls, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $61,795 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Great Falls, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is cheaper than Great Falls, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Irvine
than in Great Falls, Virginia
Great Falls, VA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Great Falls, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% lower
      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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  17.5% lower
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower