Placentia, California vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 10.8% more expensive than Placentia, California.

You would need a salary of $55,382 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Placentia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Placentia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Irvine
than in Placentia, California
Placentia, CA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Placentia, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  5.3% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower