Moscow, Idaho vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 82.4% more expensive than Moscow, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $91,188 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Moscow, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Moscow, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
176% more expensive in Irvine
than in Moscow, Idaho
Moscow, ID vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Moscow, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.4% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  215.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% higher
  Commute
  71.0% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher