West Hartford, Connecticut vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 62.1% more expensive than West Hartford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $81,065 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Hartford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than West Hartford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
191% more expensive in Irvine
than in West Hartford, Connecticut
West Hartford, CT vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to West Hartford, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.1% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  199.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% lower
  Commute
  2.1% higher
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower