salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Francisco to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$3,405
$3,201
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$3,344
$3,312
💵 Families earn per year
$147,451
$152,036
🔑 Buying a house
$1,191,500
$1,394,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,543
$9,862
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$104
👥 People living there
311,690
830,235
Commute to work
24.7 min
30.4 min
College degree
70.6%
60.3%
Own their home
44.5%
38.2%
Below poverty line
10.8%
11.2%
Unemployment
5.9%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Irvine for cheaper homes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick San Francisco for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Irvine | San Francisco | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $82,990 | $123,250 | +49% in San Francisco |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $186,610 | +38% in San Francisco |
| Nurse Practitioner | $161,470 | $219,080 | +36% in San Francisco |
| Electrician | $73,810 | $92,830 | +26% in San Francisco |
| Medical Assistant | $47,760 | $59,790 | +25% in San Francisco |
| Civil Engineer | $108,640 | $130,160 | +20% in San Francisco |
| Dental Hygienist | $122,980 | $146,760 | +19% in San Francisco |
| Operations Manager | $125,830 | $149,990 | +19% in San Francisco |
Frequently asked questions
Is Irvine or San Francisco cheaper to live in?
Irvine and San Francisco cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in San Francisco to match $60,000 in Irvine?
About $61,081 a year gives the same standard of living in San Francisco.
Where do people earn more, Irvine or San Francisco?
The typical household earns $147,451 in Irvine and $152,036 in San Francisco, 3% more in San Francisco.