Richmond, Virginia vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 88.4% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $301,519 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
244% more expensive in Irvine
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Richmond, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.4% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  303.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  32.9% higher
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower