Plano, Texas vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 66.0% more expensive than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $99,597 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in Irvine
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Plano, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.0% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  160.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  26.1% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% higher