salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,219
$1,246
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,128
$1,088
💵 Families earn per year
$71,086
$64,435
🔑 Buying a house
$196,900
$184,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.8
89.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,000
$3,760
⚡ Electric bill per month
$145
$113
👥 People living there
201,885
680,130
Commute to work
19.6 min
23.4 min
College degree
26.6%
28.1%
Own their home
59.7%
60.8%
Below poverty line
15.8%
18.4%
Unemployment
3.4%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Amarillo for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
- Pick El Paso for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Amarillo | El Paso | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | $132,990 | $107,220 | -19% in El Paso |
| Market Research Analyst | $61,380 | $50,680 | -17% in El Paso |
| Accountant | $76,200 | $65,990 | -13% in El Paso |
| Pharmacist | $143,520 | $124,910 | -13% in El Paso |
| Electrician | $54,360 | $48,140 | -11% in El Paso |
| Carpenter | $47,780 | $42,430 | -11% in El Paso |
| Operations Manager | $85,770 | $77,770 | -9% in El Paso |
| Software Developer | $116,530 | $127,310 | +9% in El Paso |
Frequently asked questions
Is Amarillo or El Paso cheaper to live in?
Amarillo and El Paso cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in El Paso to match $60,000 in Amarillo?
About $58,753 a year gives the same standard of living in El Paso.
Where do people earn more, Amarillo or El Paso?
The typical household earns $71,086 in Amarillo and $64,435 in El Paso, 10% more in Amarillo.