Irvine, California vs. Columbia, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Tennessee is 45.8% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $59,586 in Columbia, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Tennessee is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Columbia
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Columbia, TN
Compared to Irvine, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.8% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  6.8% lower
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower