Cost of Living Calculator - Wellesley, Massachusetts vs Irvine, California


The cost of living in Irvine, California is 23.3% cheaper than Wellesley, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $38,369 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is cheaper than Wellesley, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Irvine
than in Wellesley, Massachusetts
Wellesley, MA vs Irvine, CA
Compared to Wellesley, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% lower
      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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  8.4% lower
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower

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