Irvine, California vs. Jackson, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, Michigan is 55.3% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $22,336 in Jackson, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, Michigan is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Jackson
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Jackson, MI
Compared to Irvine, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.3% 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
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  18.5% lower
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower