La Quinta, California vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 32.8% more expensive than La Quinta, California.

You would need a salary of $219,073 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in La Quinta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than La Quinta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Irvine
than in La Quinta, California
La Quinta, CA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to La Quinta, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  15.5% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower