salaryEl Paso is 9% 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
$1,711
$1,246
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,537
$1,088
💵 Families earn per year
$90,490
$64,435
🔑 Buying a house
$484,800
$184,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.4
89.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,883
$3,760
⚡ Electric bill per month
$93
$113
👥 People living there
237,242
680,130
Commute to work
18.9 min
23.4 min
College degree
47.5%
28.1%
Own their home
63.2%
60.8%
Below poverty line
10.6%
18.4%
Unemployment
3.6%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Boise City for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Boise City | El Paso | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,830 | $21,870 | -39% in El Paso |
| Firefighter | $76,280 | $50,300 | -34% in El Paso |
| Lawyer | $109,780 | $140,550 | +28% in El Paso |
| Retail Salesperson | $35,670 | $27,330 | -23% in El Paso |
| Medical Assistant | $46,310 | $35,790 | -23% in El Paso |
| Restaurant Cook | $37,230 | $28,990 | -22% in El Paso |
| Electrician | $61,610 | $48,140 | -22% in El Paso |
| Civil Engineer | $99,510 | $79,090 | -21% in El Paso |
Frequently asked questions
Is Boise City or El Paso cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $1,711 in Boise City.
What salary do I need in El Paso to match $60,000 in Boise City?
About $54,829 a year gives the same standard of living in El Paso.
Where do people earn more, Boise City or El Paso?
The typical household earns $90,490 in Boise City and $64,435 in El Paso, 40% more in Boise City.