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Irvine, CA vs Rancho Mission Viejo, CA

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Highlights
Is it cheaper to live in Rancho Mission Viejo or is it cheaper to live in Irvine?
- Rancho Mission Viejo is 0.0% more expensive than Irvine.

Which city has more affordable housing, Rancho Mission Viejo or Irvine?
- Rancho Mission Viejo housing costs are % than Irvine housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Irvine or is Health Care more affordable in Rancho Mission Viejo.
- Health related expenses are % in Rancho Mission Viejo.
 Irvine, CARancho Mission Viejo, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock164.9100
Food & Groceries105.6 100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Irvine    42 Reviews

We've lived in Irvine since '87. We have raised two children within the ISUD. Both are grown up. Sure, there have been many changes since then.. the City has  More

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I've lived in Irvine for 2 years and in Orange County for 10 so I'm pretty familiar with the area by now and all it has to offer. Perhaps my review of this place has  More

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I wouldn't live elsewhere. I originally moved to Irvine in 2002 from the Midwest, not knowing what it even was. I left and moved around a great deal locally in OC,  More

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