Zip 92612 (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 (zip 92612), 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.

Zip 92612 (Irvine, CA)

Housing costs in Irvine?
A typical home costs $951,300, which is 181.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 29.7% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Irvine costs $3,480 per month, which is 61.9% more than the national average of $2,150 and 33.9% more than the state average of $2,300.

Can I afford Irvine?
To live comfortably in Irvine (zip 92612), California, a minimum annual income of $182,160 for a family, and $115,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Irvine?
The cost of living in 92612 Irvine, CA is 156.8, which is significantly higher than the US average Cost of Living of 100. Additionally, the median value of a house in this area is $951,300, far exceeding the US average house value of $338,100. These figures suggest that 92612 Irvine is an expensive place to live compared to the national average. This makes sense given its location in one of Southern California's coastal cities and its proximity to many amenities and attractions.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesIrvineCaliforniaUnited States
  164.9149.9100.0
  104.1105.1100
  93.498.3100.0
  278.9234.8100.0
  $951,300$733,500$338,100
  99.8%102.4%100.0%
  105.0133.1100.0
  155.7118.7100.0

   100=National Average

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