salaryEl Paso is 10% 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
$1,999
$1,246
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$1,088
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$64,435
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$184,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
89.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$3,760
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$113
👥 People living there
505,268
680,130
Commute to work
26.5 min
23.4 min
College degree
59.2%
28.1%
Own their home
46.4%
60.8%
Below poverty line
16.9%
18.4%
Unemployment
5.9%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta 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 | Atlanta | El Paso | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $79,030 | $50,680 | -36% in El Paso |
| Operations Manager | $111,410 | $77,770 | -30% in El Paso |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | $76,400 | +25% in El Paso |
| Accountant | $85,820 | $65,990 | -23% in El Paso |
| Medical Assistant | $46,060 | $35,790 | -22% in El Paso |
| Restaurant Cook | $37,230 | $28,990 | -22% in El Paso |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $119,090 | $94,610 | -21% in El Paso |
| HVAC Technician | $58,970 | $47,270 | -20% in El Paso |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or El Paso cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $1,999 in Atlanta.
What salary do I need in El Paso to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $53,916 a year gives the same standard of living in El Paso.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or El Paso?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $64,435 in El Paso, 43% more in Atlanta.