salaryEl Paso is 13% 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
$2,070
$1,246
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,967
$1,088
💵 Families earn per year
$116,580
$64,435
🔑 Buying a house
$507,800
$184,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
89.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,258
$3,760
⚡ Electric bill per month
$177
$113
👥 People living there
280,136
680,130
Commute to work
23.9 min
23.4 min
College degree
47.7%
28.1%
Own their home
65%
60.8%
Below poverty line
7.9%
18.4%
Unemployment
3.6%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Chandler for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chandler | El Paso | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,530 | $21,870 | -54% in El Paso |
| Market Research Analyst | $74,590 | $50,680 | -32% in El Paso |
| Carpenter | $60,320 | $42,430 | -30% in El Paso |
| Restaurant Cook | $39,170 | $28,990 | -26% in El Paso |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,080 | $58,770 | -25% in El Paso |
| Retail Salesperson | $35,960 | $27,330 | -24% in El Paso |
| Medical Assistant | $46,830 | $35,790 | -24% in El Paso |
| HVAC Technician | $61,170 | $47,270 | -23% in El Paso |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chandler or El Paso cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $2,070 in Chandler.
What salary do I need in El Paso to match $60,000 in Chandler?
About $52,216 a year gives the same standard of living in El Paso.
Where do people earn more, Chandler or El Paso?
The typical household earns $116,580 in Chandler and $64,435 in El Paso, 81% more in Chandler.