Buffalo, New York vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 104.6% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $143,243 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
451% more expensive in Irvine
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Buffalo, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  104.6% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  913.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  8.4% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher