Monmouth Junction, New Jersey vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 34.7% more expensive than Monmouth Junction, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $67,374 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Monmouth Junction, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Irvine
than in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey
Monmouth Junction, NJ vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Monmouth Junction, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.7% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower