Modesto, California vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 57.6% more expensive than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $78,808 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
189% more expensive in Irvine
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Modesto, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.6% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  187.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  2.5% lower
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher