Dripping Springs, Texas vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 24.6% more expensive than Dripping Springs, Texas.

You would need a salary of $260,316 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dripping Springs, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Dripping Springs, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Irvine
than in Dripping Springs, Texas
Dripping Springs, TX vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Dripping Springs, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  4.6% lower
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% higher

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