Cost of Living Calculator - Madison, South Dakota vs Irvine, California


The cost of living in Irvine, California is 126.9% more expensive than Madison, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $231,483 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Madison, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
400% more expensive in Irvine
than in Madison, South Dakota
Madison, SD vs Irvine, CA
Compared to Madison, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  126.9% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  661.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  76.2% higher
  Health
  22.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher

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