Sammamish, Washington vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 14.1% cheaper than Sammamish, Washington.

You would need a salary of $64,433 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sammamish, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is cheaper than Sammamish, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Irvine
than in Sammamish, Washington
Sammamish, WA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Sammamish, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% lower
      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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.0% higher
  Commute
  22.7% lower
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower