Irvine, California vs. Medicine Lodge, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Medicine Lodge, Kansas is 62.2% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $33,992 in Medicine Lodge, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Medicine Lodge, Kansas is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% cheaper in Medicine Lodge
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Medicine Lodge, KS
Compared to Irvine, Medicine Lodge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.2% 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
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  39.4% lower
  Health
  16.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower