Berkeley, California vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 24.0% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $37,998 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Irvine
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Berkeley, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  6.5% lower
  Health
  20.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower