Middletown, Delaware vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 50.0% more expensive than Middletown, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $45,012 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Middletown, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Middletown, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in Irvine
than in Middletown, Delaware
Middletown, DE vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Middletown, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.0% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  152.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  4.1% lower
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower