Northbrook, Illinois vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 35.5% more expensive than Northbrook, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $67,726 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Northbrook, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Northbrook, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Irvine
than in Northbrook, Illinois
Northbrook, IL vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Northbrook, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.5% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower