Arcadia, California vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 12.4% cheaper than Arcadia, California.

You would need a salary of $87,615 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcadia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is cheaper than Arcadia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Irvine
than in Arcadia, California
Arcadia, CA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Arcadia, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% lower
      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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  30.3% lower
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher