West Palm Beach, Florida vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 67.7% more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $159,301 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
184% more expensive in Irvine
than in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, FL vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to West Palm Beach, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.7% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  258.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower