Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 25.4% more expensive than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $163,040 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Irvine
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Jersey City, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower