Santa Clara, California vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 23.0% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $141,737 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Irvine
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Santa Clara, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  21.0% lower
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher