salaryEl Paso is 6% 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
$1,401
$1,246
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,284
$1,088
💵 Families earn per year
$73,680
$64,435
🔑 Buying a house
$291,500
$184,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
89.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,678
$3,760
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$113
👥 People living there
562,218
680,130
Commute to work
22.4 min
23.4 min
College degree
39.2%
28.1%
Own their home
61.8%
60.8%
Below poverty line
15.5%
18.4%
Unemployment
5.4%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Albuquerque for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Albuquerque | El Paso | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,050 | $21,870 | -43% in El Paso |
| Carpenter | $60,080 | $42,430 | -29% in El Paso |
| Civil Engineer | $105,080 | $79,090 | -25% in El Paso |
| Physician Assistant | $139,920 | $107,220 | -23% in El Paso |
| Lawyer | $114,610 | $140,550 | +23% in El Paso |
| Retail Salesperson | $34,160 | $27,330 | -20% in El Paso |
| Firefighter | $42,420 | $50,300 | +19% in El Paso |
| Electrician | $59,120 | $48,140 | -19% in El Paso |
Frequently asked questions
Is Albuquerque or El Paso cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $1,401 in Albuquerque.
What salary do I need in El Paso to match $60,000 in Albuquerque?
About $56,462 a year gives the same standard of living in El Paso.
Where do people earn more, Albuquerque or El Paso?
The typical household earns $73,680 in Albuquerque and $64,435 in El Paso, 14% more in Albuquerque.