salaryEl Paso is 8% 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
$1,932
$1,246
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$1,088
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$64,435
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$184,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
89.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$3,760
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$113
👥 People living there
979,539
680,130
Commute to work
23.7 min
23.4 min
College degree
59.6%
28.1%
Own their home
43.4%
60.8%
Below poverty line
12%
18.4%
Unemployment
4.7%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin 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 | Austin | El Paso | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $80,460 | $50,680 | -37% in El Paso |
| Operations Manager | $117,850 | $77,770 | -34% in El Paso |
| HVAC Technician | $60,820 | $47,270 | -22% in El Paso |
| Medical Assistant | $45,820 | $35,790 | -22% in El Paso |
| Civil Engineer | $100,470 | $79,090 | -21% in El Paso |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,810 | $28,990 | -21% in El Paso |
| Accountant | $83,120 | $65,990 | -21% in El Paso |
| Physician Assistant | $134,550 | $107,220 | -20% in El Paso |
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or El Paso cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $1,932 in Austin.
What salary do I need in El Paso to match $60,000 in Austin?
About $55,011 a year gives the same standard of living in El Paso.
Where do people earn more, Austin or El Paso?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $64,435 in El Paso, 57% more in Austin.