Carbondale, Colorado vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 13.6% more expensive than Carbondale, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $56,807 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Carbondale, Colorado
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
52% more expensive in Irvine
than in Carbondale, Colorado
Carbondale, CO vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Carbondale, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  19.7% higher
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower