Smithtown, New York vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 29.0% more expensive than Smithtown, New York.

You would need a salary of $163,816 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Smithtown, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Smithtown, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Irvine
than in Smithtown, New York
Smithtown, NY vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Smithtown, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.3% lower
  Commute
  3.9% lower
  Health
  25.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower