Irmo, South Carolina vs. Benicia, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benicia, California is 71.7% more expensive than Irmo, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $85,846 in Benicia, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Irmo, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benicia, California is more expensive than Irmo, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
193% more expensive in Benicia
than in Irmo, South Carolina
Irmo, SC vs. Benicia, CA
Compared to Irmo, Benicia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.7% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  299.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  31.6% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher