Burbank, CA vs Irvine, CA

Burbank is moderately more affordable than Irvine, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Burbank scores 189 compared to 219 for Irvine, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Irvine can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Burbank is $2,089/month compared to $2,893/month in Irvine — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Burbank is more affordable at $1,041,100 median vs $1,115,400.

Median household income in Burbank is $95,816 compared to $129,647 in Irvine (-26.1%). While Irvine is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Burbank spend roughly 26.2% of their income on rent, less than the 26.8% in Irvine.