🇺🇸 CA, United States · #37 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Irvine

6.1% above the United States average

Ranked #37 of 538 cities · More expensive than 93.1% of cities worldwide

Compared to United States average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Irvine

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom USD 3,023/mo USD 2,433/mo 20%
3-Bedroom USD 4,670/mo USD 4,142/mo 20%
Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
+6.1% Average
Rent
+22.7% Very expensive
Groceries
+4.8% Average
Restaurants
+8.3% Expensive
Purchasing Power
+6.8% Average

Living in Irvine: What to Expect

Irvine is average by global standards (ranked #37 of 538 cities). It is 6.1% more expensive than the United States average, based on 74 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is expensive. Groceries offers the best value, while Rent is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

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