salaryEl Paso is 26% 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
$1,246
$3,405
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$3,344
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$147,451
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$1,191,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$9,543
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$113
👥 People living there
680,130
311,690
Commute to work
23.4 min
24.7 min
College degree
28.1%
70.6%
Own their home
60.8%
44.5%
Below poverty line
18.4%
10.8%
Unemployment
6%
5.9%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Irvine for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | El Paso | Irvine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $50,300 | $98,050 | +95% in Irvine |
| Carpenter | $42,430 | $75,740 | +79% in Irvine |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,870 | $35,850 | +64% in Irvine |
| Market Research Analyst | $50,680 | $82,990 | +64% in Irvine |
| Operations Manager | $77,770 | $125,830 | +62% in Irvine |
| Police Officer | $76,400 | $121,980 | +60% in Irvine |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,800 | $101,860 | +60% in Irvine |
| Registered Nurse | $86,100 | $135,560 | +57% in Irvine |
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or Irvine cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 26% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $3,405 in Irvine.
What salary do I need in Irvine to match $60,000 in El Paso?
About $75,785 a year gives the same standard of living in Irvine.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or Irvine?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $147,451 in Irvine, 56% more in Irvine.