Irvine, California vs. Queens, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Queens, New York is 7.1% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $46,466 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Queens
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Queens, NY
Compared to Irvine, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.1% higher
  Commute
  69.8% higher
  Health
  35.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% higher