salaryHouston is 5% 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
$1,533
$1,892
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,499
$1,827
💵 Families earn per year
$69,901
$88,254
🔑 Buying a house
$277,800
$315,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.6
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,198
$4,752
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$159
👥 People living there
2,328,253
256,492
Commute to work
27.2 min
24.1 min
College degree
36.6%
42.4%
Own their home
42.1%
38.1%
Below poverty line
19.9%
11%
Unemployment
6.9%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Houston for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Irving for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Houston | Irving | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $74,570 | $92,910 | +25% in Irving |
| Market Research Analyst | $67,370 | $75,240 | +12% in Irving |
| Customer Service Representative | $40,380 | $44,990 | +11% in Irving |
| Firefighter | $59,120 | $64,900 | +10% in Irving |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,080 | $24,160 | +9% in Irving |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $113,440 | $122,520 | +8% in Irving |
| Operations Manager | $119,600 | $111,010 | -7% in Irving |
| Lawyer | $157,980 | $168,510 | +7% in Irving |
Frequently asked questions
Is Houston or Irving cheaper to live in?
Houston is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,533 a month there versus $1,892 in Irving.
What salary do I need in Irving to match $60,000 in Houston?
About $62,714 a year gives the same standard of living in Irving.
Where do people earn more, Houston or Irving?
The typical household earns $69,901 in Houston and $88,254 in Irving, 21% more in Irving.