Kansas City, Kansas vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 118.7% more expensive than Kansas City, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $126,857 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Kansas City, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
588% more expensive in Irvine
than in Kansas City, Kansas
Kansas City, KS vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Kansas City, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  118.7% 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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  753.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  21.7% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher