Rancho San Diego, California vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 20.9% more expensive than Rancho San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $145,073 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Rancho San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Irvine
than in Rancho San Diego, California
Rancho San Diego, CA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Rancho San Diego, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  11.6% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher