Olympia, Washington vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 61.8% more expensive than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $144,492 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
138% more expensive in Irvine
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Olympia, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.8% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  171.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.1% higher
  Commute
  21.8% higher
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher