salaryEl Paso is 17% 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
$2,666
$1,246
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,805
$1,088
💵 Families earn per year
$153,270
$64,435
🔑 Buying a house
$895,000
$184,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
108.9
89.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,153
$3,760
⚡ Electric bill per month
$101
$113
👥 People living there
236,254
680,130
Commute to work
26.2 min
23.4 min
College degree
77.1%
28.1%
Own their home
41.3%
60.8%
Below poverty line
7.4%
18.4%
Unemployment
3.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,040 | $21,870 | -52% in El Paso |
| Operations Manager | $156,460 | $77,770 | -50% in El Paso |
| Market Research Analyst | $87,160 | $50,680 | -42% in El Paso |
| Electrician | $75,930 | $48,140 | -37% in El Paso |
| Accountant | $102,140 | $65,990 | -35% in El Paso |
| HVAC Technician | $71,920 | $47,270 | -34% in El Paso |
| Restaurant Cook | $42,920 | $28,990 | -32% in El Paso |
| Carpenter | $60,800 | $42,430 | -30% in El Paso |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or El Paso cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $2,666 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in El Paso to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $49,546 a year gives the same standard of living in El Paso.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or El Paso?
The typical household earns $153,270 in Arlington and $64,435 in El Paso, 138% more in Arlington.