Irvine, California vs. Sonora, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sonora, California is 39.5% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $75,580 in Sonora, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonora, California is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Sonora
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Sonora, CA
Compared to Irvine, Sonora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.5% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  21.4% lower
  Health
  29.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher