Cost of Living Calculator - Irvine, California vs Lake Zurich, Illinois


The cost of living in Lake Zurich, Illinois is 40.2% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $29,901 in Lake Zurich, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Zurich, Illinois is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Lake Zurich
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs Lake Zurich, IL
Compared to Irvine, Lake Zurich is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.2% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  14.1% lower
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher

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