salaryParadise is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Paradise to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$3,405
$1,532
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$3,344
$1,510
💵 Families earn per year
$147,451
$63,836
🔑 Buying a house
$1,191,500
$384,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,543
$1,553
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$142
👥 People living there
311,690
185,913
Commute to work
24.7 min
23.2 min
College degree
70.6%
24.1%
Own their home
44.5%
41.9%
Below poverty line
10.8%
17.6%
Unemployment
5.9%
9.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Irvine for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Paradise for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Irvine | Paradise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $59,280 | -40% in Paradise |
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $77,750 | -36% in Paradise |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $65,040 | -36% in Paradise |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,850 | $27,110 | -24% in Paradise |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $103,940 | -23% in Paradise |
| Operations Manager | $125,830 | $97,290 | -23% in Paradise |
| Lawyer | $194,410 | $150,510 | -23% in Paradise |
| Cashier | $36,980 | $29,360 | -21% in Paradise |
Frequently asked questions
Is Irvine or Paradise cheaper to live in?
Paradise is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,532 a month there versus $3,405 in Irvine.
What salary do I need in Paradise to match $60,000 in Irvine?
About $52,946 a year gives the same standard of living in Paradise.
Where do people earn more, Irvine or Paradise?
The typical household earns $147,451 in Irvine and $63,836 in Paradise, 131% more in Irvine.