salaryEl Paso is 12% 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
$2,339
$1,246
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,738
$1,088
💵 Families earn per year
$84,235
$64,435
🔑 Buying a house
$373,500
$184,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.3
89.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,176
$3,760
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$113
👥 People living there
215,536
680,130
Commute to work
29.9 min
23.4 min
College degree
26.9%
28.1%
Own their home
77.2%
60.8%
Below poverty line
10.7%
18.4%
Unemployment
3.8%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Cape Coral for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cape Coral | El Paso | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,660 | $21,870 | -40% in El Paso |
| Market Research Analyst | $65,180 | $50,680 | -22% in El Paso |
| Restaurant Cook | $37,240 | $28,990 | -22% in El Paso |
| Retail Salesperson | $34,650 | $27,330 | -21% in El Paso |
| HVAC Technician | $58,170 | $47,270 | -19% in El Paso |
| Physician Assistant | $131,700 | $107,220 | -19% in El Paso |
| Operations Manager | $94,730 | $77,770 | -18% in El Paso |
| Accountant | $79,420 | $65,990 | -17% in El Paso |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Coral or El Paso cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $2,339 in Cape Coral.
What salary do I need in El Paso to match $60,000 in Cape Coral?
About $52,709 a year gives the same standard of living in El Paso.
Where do people earn more, Cape Coral or El Paso?
The typical household earns $84,235 in Cape Coral and $64,435 in El Paso, 31% more in Cape Coral.