salaryCharlotte is 6% 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
$1,881
$1,892
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$1,827
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$88,254
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$315,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$4,752
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$159
👥 People living there
903,844
256,492
Commute to work
24.7 min
24.1 min
College degree
48%
42.4%
Own their home
51%
38.1%
Below poverty line
11.7%
11%
Unemployment
4.6%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 1 more.
- Pick Irving for cheaper homes, shorter commutes, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Charlotte | Irving | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,700 | $64,900 | +68% in Irving |
| Police Officer | $63,190 | $92,910 | +47% in Irving |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,430 | $24,160 | -34% in Irving |
| Registered Nurse | $90,620 | $101,420 | +12% in Irving |
| Accountant | $92,910 | $82,620 | -11% in Irving |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,680 | $65,070 | +11% in Irving |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $110,790 | $122,520 | +11% in Irving |
| Market Research Analyst | $82,930 | $75,240 | -9% in Irving |
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or Irving cheaper to live in?
Charlotte is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $1,892 in Irving.
What salary do I need in Irving to match $60,000 in Charlotte?
About $63,539 a year gives the same standard of living in Irving.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or Irving?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $88,254 in Irving, 0% more in Charlotte.