West Orange, New Jersey vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 36.3% more expensive than West Orange, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $68,134 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Orange, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than West Orange, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Irvine
than in West Orange, New Jersey
West Orange, NJ vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to West Orange, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  119.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  23.6% lower
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower