Norfolk, Virginia vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 97.3% more expensive than Norfolk, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $98,638 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Norfolk, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Norfolk, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
315% more expensive in Irvine
than in Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk, VA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Norfolk, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  97.3% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  365.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  34.7% higher
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher