Benedict, Kansas vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 179.5% more expensive than Benedict, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $139,738 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Benedict, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Benedict, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1046% more expensive in Irvine
than in Benedict, Kansas
Benedict, KS vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Benedict, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  179.5% 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
  16.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2,776.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  65.2% higher
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher