Irvine, California vs. College Station, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 51.1% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $29,477 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in College Station
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. College Station, TX
Compared to Irvine, College Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.1% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  36.8% lower
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% lower