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
$1,887
$1,246
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,088
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$64,435
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$184,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
89.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$3,760
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$113
👥 People living there
179,898
680,130
Commute to work
27.2 min
23.4 min
College degree
38.5%
28.1%
Own their home
66.4%
60.8%
Below poverty line
9.5%
18.4%
Unemployment
5.8%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or El Paso cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $1,887 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in El Paso to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $53,970 a year gives the same standard of living in El Paso.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or El Paso?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $64,435 in El Paso, 57% more in Aurora.