Northampton, Massachusetts vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 71.7% more expensive than Northampton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $128,744 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Northampton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Northampton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in Irvine
than in Northampton, Massachusetts
Northampton, MA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Northampton, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.7% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  184.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  28.5% higher
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher