Jacksonville, North Carolina vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 118.5% more expensive than Jacksonville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $109,228 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Jacksonville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Jacksonville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
414% more expensive in Irvine
than in Jacksonville, North Carolina
Jacksonville, NC vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Jacksonville, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  118.5% higher
      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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  538.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  53.3% higher
  Health
  22.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher