salaryEl Paso is 21% 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
$2,566
$1,246
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,395
$1,088
💵 Families earn per year
$102,702
$64,435
🔑 Buying a house
$831,200
$184,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
89.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,363
$3,760
⚡ Electric bill per month
$152
$113
👥 People living there
344,521
680,130
Commute to work
27.4 min
23.4 min
College degree
29.7%
28.1%
Own their home
46.2%
60.8%
Below poverty line
12.4%
18.4%
Unemployment
5.8%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Anaheim for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anaheim | El Paso | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $50,300 | -49% in El Paso |
| Carpenter | $75,740 | $42,430 | -44% in El Paso |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,850 | $21,870 | -39% in El Paso |
| Market Research Analyst | $82,990 | $50,680 | -39% in El Paso |
| Operations Manager | $125,830 | $77,770 | -38% in El Paso |
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $76,400 | -37% in El Paso |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $63,800 | -37% in El Paso |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $86,100 | -36% in El Paso |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anaheim or El Paso cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 21% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $2,566 in Anaheim.
What salary do I need in El Paso to match $60,000 in Anaheim?
About $47,503 a year gives the same standard of living in El Paso.
Where do people earn more, Anaheim or El Paso?
The typical household earns $102,702 in Anaheim and $64,435 in El Paso, 59% more in Anaheim.