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 $55,666 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
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  Food
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  29.8% lower
  Health
  18.7% lower
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  Personal
  13.0% lower
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