Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 76.9% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $318,340 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
164% more expensive in Irvine
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Raleigh, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.9% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  215.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  25.3% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher