Irving is 11% 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
$3,180
$1,892
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$3,128
$1,827
💵 Families earn per year
$195,754
$88,254
🔑 Buying a house
$1,403,800
$315,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
115.6
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,190
$4,752
⚡ Electric bill per month
$152
$159
👥 People living there
228,295
256,492
Commute to work
30.3 min
24.1 min
College degree
63.9%
42.4%
Own their home
60.8%
38.1%
Below poverty line
5.2%
11%
Unemployment
4.7%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Fremont for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Irving for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fremont | Irving | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $186,610 | $101,420 | -46% in Irving |
| Carpenter | $89,200 | $48,740 | -45% in Irving |
| Firefighter | $113,700 | $64,900 | -43% in Irving |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,080 | $130,980 | -40% in Irving |
| Market Research Analyst | $123,250 | $75,240 | -39% in Irving |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,860 | $24,160 | -38% in Irving |
| Electrician | $92,830 | $59,010 | -36% in Irving |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $65,070 | -36% in Irving |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fremont or Irving cheaper to live in?
Irving is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,892 a month there versus $3,180 in Fremont.
What salary do I need in Irving to match $60,000 in Fremont?
About $53,501 a year gives the same standard of living in Irving.
Where do people earn more, Fremont or Irving?
The typical household earns $195,754 in Fremont and $88,254 in Irving, 122% more in Fremont.