Westwood, Massachusetts vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 2.8% more expensive than Westwood, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $71,947 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Westwood, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Westwood, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Irvine
than in Westwood, Massachusetts
Westwood, MA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Westwood, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  14.8% lower
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower