Irvine, California vs. Atherton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atherton, California is 360.1% more expensive than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $828,239 in Atherton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atherton, California is more expensive than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
556% more expensive in Atherton
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Atherton, CA
Compared to Irvine, Atherton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  360.1% 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
  26.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  623.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  23.7% higher
  Health
  25.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% higher