Cost of Living Calculator - Irvine, California vs Golden Valley, Arizona


The cost of living in Golden Valley, Arizona is 50.4% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $37,243 in Golden Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden Valley, Arizona is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Golden Valley
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs Golden Valley, AZ
Compared to Irvine, Golden Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.4% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  15.1% lower
  Health
  40.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower

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