Lakeville, Minnesota vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 60.1% more expensive than Lakeville, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $184,142 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeville, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Lakeville, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
155% more expensive in Irvine
than in Lakeville, Minnesota
Lakeville, MN vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Lakeville, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.1% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  146.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  2.5% higher
  Health
  25.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower