Roanoke, Virginia vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 116.9% more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $162,665 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
400% more expensive in Irvine
than in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, VA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Roanoke, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  116.9% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  444.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  44.2% higher
  Health
  15.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% higher