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
$2,270
$1,892
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,096
$1,827
💵 Families earn per year
$132,171
$88,254
🔑 Buying a house
$575,100
$315,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,417
$4,752
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$159
👥 People living there
280,262
256,492
Commute to work
25.9 min
24.1 min
College degree
48.2%
42.4%
Own their home
73.1%
38.1%
Below poverty line
5.3%
11%
Unemployment
3.5%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Gilbert for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Irving for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Gilbert | Irving | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,530 | $24,160 | -49% in Irving |
| Lawyer | $135,670 | $168,510 | +24% in Irving |
| Carpenter | $60,320 | $48,740 | -19% in Irving |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $103,770 | $122,520 | +18% in Irving |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,080 | $64,370 | -18% in Irving |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,290 | $38,530 | -15% in Irving |
| Cashier | $34,920 | $29,910 | -14% in Irving |
| Warehouse Worker | $44,950 | $38,510 | -14% in Irving |
Frequently asked questions
Is Gilbert or Irving cheaper to live in?
Gilbert 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 Gilbert?
About $59,869 a year gives the same standard of living in Irving.
Where do people earn more, Gilbert or Irving?
The typical household earns $132,171 in Gilbert and $88,254 in Irving, 50% more in Gilbert.