Redmond, Washington vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 6.3% cheaper than Redmond, Washington.

You would need a salary of $99,310 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Redmond, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is cheaper than Redmond, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Irvine
than in Redmond, Washington
Redmond, WA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Redmond, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.9% higher
  Commute
  13.2% lower
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower