Ashland, Kentucky vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 145.7% more expensive than Ashland, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $122,863 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashland, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Ashland, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
872% more expensive in Irvine
than in Ashland, Kentucky
Ashland, KY vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Ashland, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  145.7% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  953.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  31.8% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher