Chesapeake, Virginia vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 75.3% more expensive than Chesapeake, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $157,783 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Chesapeake, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
214% more expensive in Irvine
than in Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake, VA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Chesapeake, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.3% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  219.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  9.7% higher
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher