Taft, California vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 108.4% more expensive than Taft, California.

You would need a salary of $104,200 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Taft, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Taft, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
521% more expensive in Irvine
than in Taft, California
Taft, CA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Taft, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  108.4% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  633.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  7.0% higher
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher