Stanford, California vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 59.1% cheaper than Stanford, California.

You would need a salary of $20,468 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Stanford, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is cheaper than Stanford, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Irvine
than in Stanford, California
Stanford, CA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Stanford, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.1% 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
  16.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  10.8% lower
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher