Irvine, California vs. Ontario, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ontario, California is 29.9% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $35,036 in Ontario, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ontario, California is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Ontario
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Ontario, CA
Compared to Irvine, Ontario is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  3.8% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower