salaryEl Paso is 6% 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
$1,397
$1,246
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,088
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$64,435
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$184,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
89.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$3,760
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$113
👥 People living there
276,854
680,130
Commute to work
19.9 min
23.4 min
College degree
31.2%
28.1%
Own their home
43%
60.8%
Below poverty line
26%
18.4%
Unemployment
7.3%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for cheaper homes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | El Paso | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,580 | $21,870 | -53% in El Paso |
| Electrician | $77,930 | $48,140 | -38% in El Paso |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,990 | $50,680 | -33% in El Paso |
| Carpenter | $63,500 | $42,430 | -33% in El Paso |
| Firefighter | $74,470 | $50,300 | -32% in El Paso |
| Plumber | $72,230 | $53,560 | -26% in El Paso |
| Operations Manager | $103,280 | $77,770 | -25% in El Paso |
| HVAC Technician | $62,180 | $47,270 | -24% in El Paso |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or El Paso cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $1,397 in Buffalo.
What salary do I need in El Paso to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $56,286 a year gives the same standard of living in El Paso.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or El Paso?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $64,435 in El Paso, 16% more in El Paso.