salaryBaltimore is 9% 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
$1,619
$3,405
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,479
$3,344
💵 Families earn per year
$67,058
$147,451
🔑 Buying a house
$229,600
$1,191,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.5
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,354
$9,543
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$113
👥 People living there
573,243
311,690
Commute to work
29.1 min
24.7 min
College degree
36.1%
70.6%
Own their home
47.5%
44.5%
Below poverty line
19.7%
10.8%
Unemployment
6.5%
5.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Baltimore for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Irvine for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baltimore | Irvine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $76,530 | $121,980 | +59% in Irvine |
| Lawyer | $132,400 | $194,410 | +47% in Irvine |
| Registered Nurse | $99,550 | $135,560 | +36% in Irvine |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,400 | $101,860 | +33% in Irvine |
| Firefighter | $73,810 | $98,050 | +33% in Irvine |
| Nurse Practitioner | $131,990 | $161,470 | +22% in Irvine |
| Carpenter | $62,380 | $75,740 | +21% in Irvine |
| Restaurant Cook | $37,420 | $44,460 | +19% in Irvine |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baltimore or Irvine cheaper to live in?
Baltimore is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,619 a month there versus $3,405 in Irvine.
What salary do I need in Irvine to match $60,000 in Baltimore?
About $65,213 a year gives the same standard of living in Irvine.
Where do people earn more, Baltimore or Irvine?
The typical household earns $67,058 in Baltimore and $147,451 in Irvine, 55% more in Irvine.