City Intelligence
Irvine, CA
Premium salary, cost-of-living, and purchasing-power profile for Irvine.
COL Index
180
100 = US avg
Rent 1BR
$2,900
Home price
$1,100,000
Population
287,000
SalaryScope Scores
Proprietary 0–100 indices for Irvine.
Affordability
6/100
Weak
6
Lower COL + rent
Purchasing Power
39/100
Weak
39
On a $75k salary after tax
Growth
55/100
Moderate
55
Market size & momentum
Top occupations in Irvine
| Occupation | Median | PP | Future |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $430,200 | 100 | 80 |
| Investment Banker | $324,000 | 89 | 80 |
| Corporate Counsel | $324,000 | 89 | 60 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $315,000 | 87 | 92 |
| PMO Director | $297,000 | 84 | 80 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $288,000 | 82 | 80 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $288,000 | 82 | 80 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $261,000 | 77 | 80 |
| Data Scientist | $252,000 | 76 | 92 |
| Senior Program Manager | $252,000 | 76 | 80 |
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Cost of living detail
$100,000 in Irvine has the local purchasing power of approximately $55,600 in a national-average city.