Irvine, California vs. Dickinson, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dickinson, North Dakota is 49.4% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $25,318 in Dickinson, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dickinson, North Dakota is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Dickinson
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Dickinson, ND
Compared to Irvine, Dickinson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.4% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  39.2% lower
  Health
  13.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher