Malvern, Pennsylvania vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 38.1% more expensive than Malvern, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $656,159 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Malvern, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Malvern, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Irvine
than in Malvern, Pennsylvania
Malvern, PA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Malvern, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.1% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  17.0% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower