Irvine, California vs. Kent, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kent, Washington is 24.2% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $151,518 in Kent, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kent, Washington is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Kent
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Kent, WA
Compared to Irvine, Kent is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.2% lower
  Commute
  30.6% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher