Waukesha, Wisconsin vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 80.9% more expensive than Waukesha, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $155,590 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Waukesha, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
293% more expensive in Irvine
than in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha, WI vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Waukesha, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.9% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  267.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  17.7% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower