Somerville, Massachusetts vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 10.7% more expensive than Somerville, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $99,627 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Somerville, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Irvine
than in Somerville, Massachusetts
Somerville, MA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Somerville, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower