Irvine, California vs. Mammoth Lakes, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mammoth Lakes, California is 29.2% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $31,855 in Mammoth Lakes, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mammoth Lakes, California is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Mammoth Lakes
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Mammoth Lakes, CA
Compared to Irvine, Mammoth Lakes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  21.9% lower
  Health
  40.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower