Escondido, California vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 24.4% more expensive than Escondido, California.

You would need a salary of $182,841 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Escondido, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Escondido, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Irvine
than in Escondido, California
Escondido, CA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Escondido, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher