Irvine, California vs. Buena Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buena Park, California is 15.0% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $186,957 in Buena Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buena Park, California is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Buena Park
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Buena Park, CA
Compared to Irvine, Buena Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% lower
      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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  9.8% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower