salaryAlbuquerque is 19% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Irvine to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,401
$3,405
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,284
$3,344
💵 Families earn per year
$73,680
$147,451
🔑 Buying a house
$291,500
$1,191,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,678
$9,543
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$113
👥 People living there
562,218
311,690
Commute to work
22.4 min
24.7 min
College degree
39.2%
70.6%
Own their home
61.8%
44.5%
Below poverty line
15.5%
10.8%
Unemployment
5.4%
5.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Albuquerque for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Irvine for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Albuquerque | Irvine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $42,420 | $98,050 | +131% in Irvine |
| Lawyer | $114,610 | $194,410 | +70% in Irvine |
| Police Officer | $73,380 | $121,980 | +66% in Irvine |
| Registered Nurse | $96,040 | $135,560 | +41% in Irvine |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $57,370 | $79,310 | +38% in Irvine |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,520 | $101,860 | +35% in Irvine |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,040 | $82,990 | +34% in Irvine |
| Operations Manager | $94,640 | $125,830 | +33% in Irvine |
Frequently asked questions
Is Albuquerque or Irvine cheaper to live in?
Albuquerque is about 19% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,401 a month there versus $3,405 in Irvine.
What salary do I need in Irvine to match $60,000 in Albuquerque?
About $71,316 a year gives the same standard of living in Irvine.
Where do people earn more, Albuquerque or Irvine?
The typical household earns $73,680 in Albuquerque and $147,451 in Irvine, 50% more in Irvine.