Mount Vernon, Iowa vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 102.6% more expensive than Mount Vernon, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $101,286 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Vernon, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Mount Vernon, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
290% more expensive in Irvine
than in Mount Vernon, Iowa
Mount Vernon, IA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Mount Vernon, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  102.6% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  283.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  51.2% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher