salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,760
$1,892
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$1,827
💵 Families earn per year
$76,054
$88,254
🔑 Buying a house
$320,700
$315,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,075
$4,752
⚡ Electric bill per month
$160
$159
👥 People living there
1,307,930
256,492
Commute to work
25.7 min
24.1 min
College degree
38.2%
42.4%
Own their home
42.4%
38.1%
Below poverty line
16.7%
11%
Unemployment
4.9%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Dallas for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments.
- Pick Irving for higher incomes, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Dallas | Irving | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $101,420 | 0% in Irving |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,980 | $130,980 | 0% in Irving |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,370 | $64,370 | 0% in Irving |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,530 | $38,530 | 0% in Irving |
| Medical Assistant | $43,100 | $43,100 | 0% in Irving |
| Pharmacist | $138,170 | $138,170 | 0% in Irving |
| Physician Assistant | $134,900 | $134,900 | 0% in Irving |
| Dental Hygienist | $101,870 | $101,870 | 0% in Irving |
Frequently asked questions
Is Dallas or Irving cheaper to live in?
Dallas and Irving cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Irving to match $60,000 in Dallas?
About $60,000 a year gives the same standard of living in Irving.
Where do people earn more, Dallas or Irving?
The typical household earns $76,054 in Dallas and $88,254 in Irving, 14% more in Irving.