salaryAtlanta is 14% 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
$1,999
$3,405
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$3,344
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$147,451
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$1,191,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$9,543
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$113
👥 People living there
505,268
311,690
Commute to work
26.5 min
24.7 min
College degree
59.2%
70.6%
Own their home
46.4%
44.5%
Below poverty line
16.9%
10.8%
Unemployment
5.9%
5.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Irvine for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | Irvine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $47,300 | $98,050 | +107% in Irvine |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | $121,980 | +100% in Irvine |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $35,850 | +94% in Irvine |
| Carpenter | $50,680 | $75,740 | +49% in Irvine |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | $161,890 | +45% in Irvine |
| Lawyer | $138,210 | $194,410 | +41% in Irvine |
| Registered Nurse | $100,490 | $135,560 | +35% in Irvine |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,570 | $101,860 | +33% in Irvine |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Irvine cheaper to live in?
Atlanta is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,999 a month there versus $3,405 in Irvine.
What salary do I need in Irvine to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $68,100 a year gives the same standard of living in Irvine.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Irvine?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $147,451 in Irvine, 37% more in Irvine.