Houston, Texas vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 89.6% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $144,121 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
355% more expensive in Irvine
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Houston, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  89.6% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  366.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  6.7% lower
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher