Stillwater, Minnesota vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 64.5% more expensive than Stillwater, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $77,309 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Stillwater, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Stillwater, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
176% more expensive in Irvine
than in Stillwater, Minnesota
Stillwater, MN vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Stillwater, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.5% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  188.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  3.7% higher
  Health
  25.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower