salaryEl Paso is 8% 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
$1,881
$1,246
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$1,088
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$64,435
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$184,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
89.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$3,760
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$113
👥 People living there
903,844
680,130
Commute to work
24.7 min
23.4 min
College degree
48%
28.1%
Own their home
51%
60.8%
Below poverty line
11.7%
18.4%
Unemployment
4.6%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte 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 | Charlotte | El Paso | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,430 | $21,870 | -40% in El Paso |
| Market Research Analyst | $82,930 | $50,680 | -39% in El Paso |
| Operations Manager | $112,730 | $77,770 | -31% in El Paso |
| Firefighter | $38,700 | $50,300 | +30% in El Paso |
| Accountant | $92,910 | $65,990 | -29% in El Paso |
| Medical Assistant | $46,520 | $35,790 | -23% in El Paso |
| Civil Engineer | $102,370 | $79,090 | -23% in El Paso |
| Restaurant Cook | $37,030 | $28,990 | -22% in El Paso |
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or El Paso cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $1,881 in Charlotte.
What salary do I need in El Paso to match $60,000 in Charlotte?
About $55,417 a year gives the same standard of living in El Paso.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or El Paso?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $64,435 in El Paso, 37% more in Charlotte.