Naperville, Illinois vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 48.7% more expensive than Naperville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $252,767 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Naperville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Naperville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in Irvine
than in Naperville, Illinois
Naperville, IL vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Naperville, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.7% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  12.5% lower
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower