Irvine, California vs. Santa Clarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clarita, California is 18.6% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $65,157 in Santa Clarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clarita, California is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Santa Clarita
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Santa Clarita, CA
Compared to Irvine, Santa Clarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  12.3% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher