Pacific Grove, California vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 9.5% cheaper than Pacific Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $45,230 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pacific Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is cheaper than Pacific Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Irvine
than in Pacific Grove, California
Pacific Grove, CA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Pacific Grove, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% lower
      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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  12.3% higher
  Health
  35.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher