salaryYonkers is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Yonkers to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$3,405
$2,436
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$3,344
$2,060
💵 Families earn per year
$147,451
$90,108
🔑 Buying a house
$1,191,500
$501,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
107.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,543
$9,676
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$157
👥 People living there
311,690
209,978
Commute to work
24.7 min
35.6 min
College degree
70.6%
35.7%
Own their home
44.5%
46.2%
Below poverty line
10.8%
13.8%
Unemployment
5.9%
7.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Irvine for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Yonkers for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Irvine or Yonkers cheaper to live in?
Yonkers is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,436 a month there versus $3,405 in Irvine.
What salary do I need in Yonkers to match $60,000 in Irvine?
About $57,018 a year gives the same standard of living in Yonkers.
Where do people earn more, Irvine or Yonkers?
The typical household earns $147,451 in Irvine and $90,108 in Yonkers, 64% more in Irvine.