salaryEl Paso is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in El Paso to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$1,246
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,088
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$64,435
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$184,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
89.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$3,760
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$113
👥 People living there
189,247
680,130
Commute to work
22.2 min
23.4 min
College degree
23.6%
28.1%
Own their home
50.7%
60.8%
Below poverty line
23.3%
18.4%
Unemployment
7.8%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick El Paso for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | El Paso | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,150 | $21,870 | -40% in El Paso |
| Electrician | $77,360 | $48,140 | -38% in El Paso |
| Carpenter | $61,070 | $42,430 | -31% in El Paso |
| Market Research Analyst | $66,000 | $50,680 | -23% in El Paso |
| HVAC Technician | $61,090 | $47,270 | -23% in El Paso |
| Operations Manager | $98,340 | $77,770 | -21% in El Paso |
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $127,310 | +21% in El Paso |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,030 | $28,990 | -20% in El Paso |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or El Paso cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $1,129 in Akron.
What salary do I need in El Paso to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $57,778 a year gives the same standard of living in El Paso.
Where do people earn more, Akron or El Paso?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $64,435 in El Paso, 20% more in El Paso.