salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Los Angeles to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$3,405
$2,498
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$3,344
$2,339
💵 Families earn per year
$147,451
$88,371
🔑 Buying a house
$1,191,500
$921,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,543
$6,050
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$151
👥 People living there
311,690
3,857,263
Commute to work
24.7 min
30.7 min
College degree
70.6%
38.5%
Own their home
44.5%
36%
Below poverty line
10.8%
16.5%
Unemployment
5.9%
8.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Irvine for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Los Angeles for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Irvine | Los Angeles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $135,560 | 0% in Los Angeles |
| Nurse Practitioner | $161,470 | $161,470 | 0% in Los Angeles |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $79,310 | $79,310 | 0% in Los Angeles |
| Nursing Assistant | $47,380 | $47,380 | 0% in Los Angeles |
| Medical Assistant | $47,760 | $47,760 | 0% in Los Angeles |
| Pharmacist | $157,440 | $157,440 | 0% in Los Angeles |
| Physician Assistant | $161,890 | $161,890 | 0% in Los Angeles |
| Dental Hygienist | $122,980 | $122,980 | 0% in Los Angeles |
Frequently asked questions
Is Irvine or Los Angeles cheaper to live in?
Irvine and Los Angeles cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Los Angeles to match $60,000 in Irvine?
About $60,000 a year gives the same standard of living in Los Angeles.
Where do people earn more, Irvine or Los Angeles?
The typical household earns $147,451 in Irvine and $88,371 in Los Angeles, 67% more in Irvine.