What is a pro or con of living in Irvine, Californiacompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 74% more expensive in Irvine.

What salary do I need to live in Irvine, California copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $172,000 in Washington, District of Columbia should increase to $206,834 in Irvine, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WASHINGTON vs. IRVINE
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 20.3% more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $206,834 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Irvine
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Irvine, CA

Compared to Washington, Irvine is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

55.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.3% lower

Commute

18.0% lower

Health

2.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. Irvine, CA

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