Cost of Living Calculator - Sonora, California vs Irvine, California


The cost of living in Irvine, California is 65.4% more expensive than Sonora, California.

You would need a salary of $545,786 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sonora, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Sonora, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
197% more expensive in Irvine
than in Sonora, California
Sonora, CA vs Irvine, CA
Compared to Sonora, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.4% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  157.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  27.3% higher
  Health
  22.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower

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