Looking for a fresh start in a new Irvine neighborhood that is actually affordable? Fortunately, there are some neighborhoods that still offer affordable cost of living. Listed below are the most affordable neighborhoods in Irvine for 2026, ranked by their cost of living index. The cost of living index includes various items such as: goods and services, groceries, utilities, real estate and rental rates. For reference, the national average for cost of living is 100.

Population 1,005
-43%
Cost of Living Index 119 vs 208
43% lower than Irvine
Population 16,177
-21%
Cost of Living Index 164 vs 208
21% lower than Irvine
Population 6,564
-16%
Cost of Living Index 174 vs 208
16% lower than Irvine
Population 427
-15%
Cost of Living Index 177 vs 208
15% lower than Irvine
Population 4,617
-13%
Cost of Living Index 182 vs 208
13% lower than Irvine
Population 16,631
-8%
Cost of Living Index 191 vs 208
8% lower than Irvine
Population 16,070
-8%
Cost of Living Index 192 vs 208
8% lower than Irvine
Population 19,593
-6%
Cost of Living Index 195 vs 208
6% lower than Irvine
Population 25,856
-6%
Cost of Living Index 196 vs 208
6% lower than Irvine
Population 8,063
-5%
Cost of Living Index 198 vs 208
5% lower than Irvine
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