salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Urban Honolulu to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$3,405
$2,226
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$3,344
$2,132
💵 Families earn per year
$147,451
$93,295
🔑 Buying a house
$1,191,500
$843,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
111.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,543
$2,491
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$147
👥 People living there
311,690
345,482
Commute to work
24.7 min
21.9 min
College degree
70.6%
41.5%
Own their home
44.5%
48.9%
Below poverty line
10.8%
11.9%
Unemployment
5.9%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Irvine for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Urban Honolulu for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Irvine | Urban Honolulu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,850 | $60,250 | +68% in Urban Honolulu |
| Lawyer | $194,410 | $120,870 | -38% in Urban Honolulu |
| Electrician | $73,810 | $100,270 | +36% in Urban Honolulu |
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $83,820 | -31% in Urban Honolulu |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $73,080 | -28% in Urban Honolulu |
| Software Developer | $160,920 | $120,230 | -25% in Urban Honolulu |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $121,560 | $90,980 | -25% in Urban Honolulu |
| Carpenter | $75,740 | $94,310 | +25% in Urban Honolulu |
Frequently asked questions
Is Irvine or Urban Honolulu cheaper to live in?
Irvine and Urban Honolulu cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Urban Honolulu to match $60,000 in Irvine?
About $58,624 a year gives the same standard of living in Urban Honolulu.
Where do people earn more, Irvine or Urban Honolulu?
The typical household earns $147,451 in Irvine and $93,295 in Urban Honolulu, 58% more in Irvine.