Manhattan, Illinois vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 86.1% more expensive than Manhattan, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $186,125 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Manhattan, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
256% more expensive in Irvine
than in Manhattan, Illinois
Manhattan, IL vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Manhattan, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.1% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  245.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  12.5% higher
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher