Cost of Living Calculator - Irvine, California vs Whittier, Alaska


The cost of living in Whittier, Alaska is 54.4% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $34,166 in Whittier, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whittier, Alaska is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% cheaper in Whittier
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs Whittier, AK
Compared to Irvine, Whittier is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.4% 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
  28.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.1% higher
  Commute
  42.3% lower
  Health
  33.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% higher

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