Lake Zurich, Illinois vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 67.2% more expensive than Lake Zurich, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $209,026 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Zurich, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Lake Zurich, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
194% more expensive in Irvine
than in Lake Zurich, Illinois
Lake Zurich, IL vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Lake Zurich, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.2% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  162.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  16.4% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower