Cost of Living in Research Park, Irvine, CA

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19%
Overall NAT. AVG.
13%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
100%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Research Park Irvine California
Cost of living119208141
Groceries113117111
Health care119119116
Housingn/a408197
Transportation119122118
Utilities123125119
Lifestyle & Entertainment123128120
Household Items111116111
Education & Childcare129140127
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Research Park is 16% lower than the Irvine average
  • The cost of living in Research Park is 19% higher than the national average
  • Research Park housing is 74% higher than the national average
  • California general sales tax is 42% higher than the national average
  • California state income tax is 61% lower than the national average

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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