Hershey, Pennsylvania vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 76.2% more expensive than Hershey, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $237,826 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Hershey, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
234% more expensive in Irvine
than in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hershey, PA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Hershey, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.2% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  266.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  25.4% higher
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher