Smithfield, Rhode Island vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 59.0% more expensive than Smithfield, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $79,500 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Smithfield, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Smithfield, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
182% more expensive in Irvine
than in Smithfield, Rhode Island
Smithfield, RI vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Smithfield, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.0% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  196.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  6.8% higher
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% lower