Columbia, South Carolina vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 114.3% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $182,172 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
452% more expensive in Irvine
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Columbia, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  114.3% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  532.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  45.3% higher
  Health
  19.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher