What is a pro or con of living in Irvine, Californiacompared to Charlottesville, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 162% more expensive in Irvine.

What salary do I need to live in Irvine, California copmared to Charlottesville, Virginia?

A salary of $128,000 in Charlottesville, Virginia should increase to $216,037 in Irvine, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHARLOTTESVILLE vs. IRVINE
Cost of Living Comparison

Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 68.8% more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $216,037 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
162% more expensive in Irvine
than in Charlottesville, Virginia

Charlottesville, VA vs. Irvine, CA

Compared to Charlottesville, Irvine is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

68.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

198.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.1% lower

Commute

54.2% higher

Health

12.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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