salaryEl Paso is 11% 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
$2,018
$1,246
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,407
$1,088
💵 Families earn per year
$86,862
$64,435
🔑 Buying a house
$371,700
$184,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
89.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,619
$3,760
⚡ Electric bill per month
$203
$113
👥 People living there
411,986
680,130
Commute to work
23.6 min
23.4 min
College degree
23.6%
28.1%
Own their home
60.6%
60.8%
Below poverty line
16.3%
18.4%
Unemployment
7%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Bakersfield for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Bakersfield | El Paso | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | $198,070 | $107,220 | -46% in El Paso |
| Electrician | $75,860 | $48,140 | -37% in El Paso |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,320 | $21,870 | -36% in El Paso |
| Carpenter | $66,540 | $42,430 | -36% in El Paso |
| Registered Nurse | $128,810 | $86,100 | -33% in El Paso |
| Firefighter | $72,410 | $50,300 | -31% in El Paso |
| HVAC Technician | $66,400 | $47,270 | -29% in El Paso |
| Market Research Analyst | $69,910 | $50,680 | -28% in El Paso |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bakersfield or El Paso cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $2,018 in Bakersfield.
What salary do I need in El Paso to match $60,000 in Bakersfield?
About $53,473 a year gives the same standard of living in El Paso.
Where do people earn more, Bakersfield or El Paso?
The typical household earns $86,862 in Bakersfield and $64,435 in El Paso, 35% more in Bakersfield.