La Palma, California vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 4.4% more expensive than La Palma, California.

You would need a salary of $52,190 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in La Palma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than La Palma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Irvine
than in La Palma, California
La Palma, CA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to La Palma, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% higher
      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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  8.1% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower