Santa Rosa Valley, California vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 24.8% cheaper than Santa Rosa Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $37,588 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is cheaper than Santa Rosa Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Irvine
than in Santa Rosa Valley, California
Santa Rosa Valley, CA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Santa Rosa Valley, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  8.0% lower
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher