Irvine, California vs. Mad River, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mad River, California is 42.3% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $55,972 in Mad River, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mad River, California is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Mad River
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Mad River, CA
Compared to Irvine, Mad River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.3% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% higher
  Commute
  23.3% lower
  Health
  29.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower