Irvine, CA Cost of Living


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Irvine cost of living score
164.9
More expensive
64.9% higher
than the US average
10.0% higher
than the California average
Irvine, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 164.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 64.9% higher than the U.S. average and 10.0% lower than the average for California.

Irvine, CA

Housing costs in Irvine?
A typical home costs $1,128,000, which is 233.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 53.8% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Irvine costs $3,300 per month, which is 130.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 34.8% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Irvine?
To live comfortably in Irvine, California, a minimum annual income of $216,000 for a family, and $110,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Irvine?
Irvine, California is quickly becoming one of America's premier destinations for those looking for excellent quality-of-life without spending too much. Homeowners can select among various housing choices ranging from affordable single family homes to top-tier apartments - while renters also have access to lots of great deals nowadays as well. In addition, food and transportation costs are much lower than other major US cities - giving you more value for your dollar if you decide on Irvine as your home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesIrvineCaliforniaUnited States
  164.9149.9100.0
  105.6105.1100
  93.498.3100.0
  353.4234.8100.0
  $1,128,000$733,500$338,100
  98.3%102.4%100.0%
  111.0133.1100.0
  155.8118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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We've lived in Irvine since '87. We have raised two children within the ISUD. Both are grown up. Sure, there have been many changes since then.. the City has  More

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I've lived in Irvine for 2 years and in Orange County for 10 so I'm pretty familiar with the area by now and all it has to offer. Perhaps my review of this place has  More

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I wouldn't live elsewhere. I originally moved to Irvine in 2002 from the Midwest, not knowing what it even was. I left and moved around a great deal locally in OC,  More

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