Irvine, California vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 43.0% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $28,520 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Virginia Beach
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Virginia_Beach, VA
Compared to Irvine, Virginia_Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.0% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  11.7% lower
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower