What is a pro or con of living in Irvine, Californiacompared to Laguna Beach, California?

Median Home Cost is 58% cheaper in Irvine.

What salary do I need to live in Irvine, California copmared to Laguna Beach, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Laguna Beach, California could decrease to $26,284 in Irvine, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LAGUNA BEACH vs. IRVINE
Cost of Living Comparison

Laguna Beach, California vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 47.4% cheaper than Laguna Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $26,284 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Laguna Beach, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Irvine, California is cheaper than Laguna Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Irvine
than in Laguna Beach, California

Laguna Beach, CA vs. Irvine, CA

Compared to Laguna Beach, Irvine is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

47.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

58.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.2% lower

Commute

2.5% lower

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.0% higher

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Laguna Beach, California vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Laguna Beach, CA vs. Irvine, CA

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