salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,107
$1,246
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,148
$1,088
💵 Families earn per year
$53,919
$64,435
🔑 Buying a house
$234,700
$184,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.8
89.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,459
$3,760
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$113
👥 People living there
222,771
680,130
Commute to work
21 min
23.4 min
College degree
36.6%
28.1%
Own their home
47.8%
60.8%
Below poverty line
25.7%
18.4%
Unemployment
9.2%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Baton Rouge for lower rent, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick El Paso for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baton Rouge | El Paso | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $48,710 | $76,400 | +57% in El Paso |
| Firefighter | $33,260 | $50,300 | +51% in El Paso |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $21,870 | +45% in El Paso |
| Lawyer | $102,070 | $140,550 | +38% in El Paso |
| Civil Engineer | $112,430 | $79,090 | -30% in El Paso |
| Plumber | $74,240 | $53,560 | -28% in El Paso |
| Operations Manager | $107,140 | $77,770 | -27% in El Paso |
| Electrician | $65,330 | $48,140 | -26% in El Paso |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baton Rouge or El Paso cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge and El Paso cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in El Paso to match $60,000 in Baton Rouge?
About $59,426 a year gives the same standard of living in El Paso.
Where do people earn more, Baton Rouge or El Paso?
The typical household earns $53,919 in Baton Rouge and $64,435 in El Paso, 16% more in El Paso.