salaryCharlotte is 17% 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
$1,881
$3,405
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$3,344
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$147,451
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$1,191,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$9,543
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$113
👥 People living there
903,844
311,690
Commute to work
24.7 min
24.7 min
College degree
48%
70.6%
Own their home
51%
44.5%
Below poverty line
11.7%
10.8%
Unemployment
4.6%
5.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Irvine for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Charlotte | Irvine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,700 | $98,050 | +153% in Irvine |
| Police Officer | $63,190 | $121,980 | +93% in Irvine |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,680 | $101,860 | +74% in Irvine |
| Registered Nurse | $90,620 | $135,560 | +50% in Irvine |
| Carpenter | $50,960 | $75,740 | +49% in Irvine |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,390 | $122,980 | +25% in Irvine |
| Electrician | $59,080 | $73,810 | +25% in Irvine |
| Cashier | $29,610 | $36,980 | +25% in Irvine |
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or Irvine cheaper to live in?
Charlotte is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $3,405 in Irvine.
What salary do I need in Irvine to match $60,000 in Charlotte?
About $69,996 a year gives the same standard of living in Irvine.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or Irvine?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $147,451 in Irvine, 40% more in Irvine.