Woburn, Massachusetts vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 30.1% more expensive than Woburn, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $130,101 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Woburn, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Woburn, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Irvine
than in Woburn, Massachusetts
Woburn, MA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Woburn, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.1% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  14.7% higher
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower