Irvine, California vs. Sonoma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sonoma, California is 6.2% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $93,760 in Sonoma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonoma, California is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Sonoma
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Sonoma, CA
Compared to Irvine, Sonoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  19.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher