salaryEl Paso is 13% 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
$1,648
$1,246
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,611
$1,088
💵 Families earn per year
$81,072
$64,435
🔑 Buying a house
$304,700
$184,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
89.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,716
$3,760
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$113
👥 People living there
397,742
680,130
Commute to work
26.6 min
23.4 min
College degree
32.6%
28.1%
Own their home
54.3%
60.8%
Below poverty line
12.9%
18.4%
Unemployment
5.7%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington 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 | Arlington | El Paso | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $75,240 | $50,680 | -33% in El Paso |
| Operations Manager | $111,010 | $77,770 | -30% in El Paso |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $94,610 | -23% in El Paso |
| Firefighter | $64,900 | $50,300 | -22% in El Paso |
| HVAC Technician | $59,560 | $47,270 | -21% in El Paso |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,490 | $28,990 | -21% in El Paso |
| Physician Assistant | $134,900 | $107,220 | -21% in El Paso |
| Accountant | $82,620 | $65,990 | -20% in El Paso |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or El Paso cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $1,648 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in El Paso to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $52,330 a year gives the same standard of living in El Paso.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or El Paso?
The typical household earns $81,072 in Arlington and $64,435 in El Paso, 26% more in Arlington.