salaryAlbuquerque is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Irving to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,401
$1,892
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,284
$1,827
💵 Families earn per year
$73,680
$88,254
🔑 Buying a house
$291,500
$315,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,678
$4,752
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$159
👥 People living there
562,218
256,492
Commute to work
22.4 min
24.1 min
College degree
39.2%
42.4%
Own their home
61.8%
38.1%
Below poverty line
15.5%
11%
Unemployment
5.4%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Albuquerque for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Irving for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Albuquerque | Irving | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $42,420 | $64,900 | +53% in Irving |
| Lawyer | $114,610 | $168,510 | +47% in Irving |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,050 | $24,160 | -37% in Irving |
| Police Officer | $73,380 | $92,910 | +27% in Irving |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $98,220 | $122,520 | +25% in Irving |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,040 | $75,240 | +21% in Irving |
| Carpenter | $60,080 | $48,740 | -19% in Irving |
| Operations Manager | $94,640 | $111,010 | +17% in Irving |
Frequently asked questions
Is Albuquerque or Irving cheaper to live in?
Albuquerque is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,401 a month there versus $1,892 in Irving.
What salary do I need in Irving to match $60,000 in Albuquerque?
About $64,737 a year gives the same standard of living in Irving.
Where do people earn more, Albuquerque or Irving?
The typical household earns $73,680 in Albuquerque and $88,254 in Irving, 17% more in Irving.