Irvine, California vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove, California is 24.5% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $60,431 in Elk Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Grove, California is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Elk Grove
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Elk Grove, CA
Compared to Irvine, Elk Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  15.3% higher
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher