Oakland, New Jersey vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 33.0% more expensive than Oakland, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $66,483 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Oakland, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Irvine
than in Oakland, New Jersey
Oakland, NJ vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Oakland, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  17.8% lower
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower