Irvine, California vs. Idaho City, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Idaho City, Idaho is 46.1% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $33,718 in Idaho City, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho City, Idaho is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Idaho City
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Idaho City, ID
Compared to Irvine, Idaho City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.1% 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
  14.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  6.7% higher
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower