Watertown, New York vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 137.0% more expensive than Watertown, New York.

You would need a salary of $118,521 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Watertown, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
646% more expensive in Irvine
than in Watertown, New York
Watertown, NY vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Watertown, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  137.0% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  627.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  67.9% higher
  Health
  15.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher