High Point, North Carolina vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 125.0% more expensive than High Point, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $157,478 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in High Point, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than High Point, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
431% more expensive in Irvine
than in High Point, North Carolina
High Point, NC vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to High Point, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  125.0% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  577.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  49.0% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher