Santa Clarita, California vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 22.8% more expensive than Santa Clarita, California.

You would need a salary of $187,853 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Santa Clarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Irvine
than in Santa Clarita, California
Santa Clarita, CA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Santa Clarita, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  11.0% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower