Saratoga, California vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 57.8% cheaper than Saratoga, California.

You would need a salary of $21,088 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Saratoga, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is cheaper than Saratoga, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Irvine
than in Saratoga, California
Saratoga, CA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Saratoga, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.8% 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
  15.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  25.1% lower
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower