salaryAnchorage is 8% 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
$1,651
$3,405
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,565
$3,344
💵 Families earn per year
$111,392
$147,451
🔑 Buying a house
$395,900
$1,191,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.4
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,982
$9,543
⚡ Electric bill per month
$136
$113
👥 People living there
288,976
311,690
Commute to work
18.8 min
24.7 min
College degree
38.7%
70.6%
Own their home
63.9%
44.5%
Below poverty line
8.9%
10.8%
Unemployment
4.6%
5.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Anchorage for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Irvine for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anchorage | Irvine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | $104,030 | $160,920 | +55% in Irvine |
| Firefighter | $64,810 | $98,050 | +51% in Irvine |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,080 | $35,850 | +37% in Irvine |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,270 | $101,860 | +28% in Irvine |
| Lawyer | $153,590 | $194,410 | +27% in Irvine |
| Plumber | $93,600 | $71,110 | -24% in Irvine |
| Market Research Analyst | $68,720 | $82,990 | +21% in Irvine |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $101,260 | $121,560 | +20% in Irvine |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anchorage or Irvine cheaper to live in?
Anchorage is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,651 a month there versus $3,405 in Irvine.
What salary do I need in Irvine to match $60,000 in Anchorage?
About $64,636 a year gives the same standard of living in Irvine.
Where do people earn more, Anchorage or Irvine?
The typical household earns $111,392 in Anchorage and $147,451 in Irvine, 24% more in Irvine.