Smyrna, Delaware vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 72.1% more expensive than Smyrna, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $129,111 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Smyrna, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Smyrna, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
206% more expensive in Irvine
than in Smyrna, Delaware
Smyrna, DE vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Smyrna, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.1% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  246.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  11.8% higher
  Health
  16.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower