St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 83.7% more expensive than St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $157,682 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than St. Paul, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
320% more expensive in Irvine
than in St. Paul, Minnesota
St. Paul, MN vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to St. Paul, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.7% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  294.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  1.3% higher
  Health
  22.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower