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SAN FRANCISCO vs. IRVINE
Cost of Living Comparison
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San Francisco, California vs. Irvine, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Irvine, California is
25.8%
cheaper
than San Francisco, California.
You would need a salary of
$211,531
in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is
cheaper
than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Irvine
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to San Francisco, Irvine is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
25.8% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
9.4% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
37.3% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.8% higher
Commute
29.8% lower
Health
18.7% lower
Taxes
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Personal
13.0% lower
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