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
$1,849
$1,246
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,088
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$64,435
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$184,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
89.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$3,760
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$113
👥 People living there
252,583
680,130
Commute to work
25.8 min
23.4 min
College degree
36.9%
28.1%
Own their home
74.4%
60.8%
Below poverty line
9.4%
18.4%
Unemployment
4.9%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake 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 | Chesapeake | El Paso | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,020 | $21,870 | -44% in El Paso |
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $76,400 | +28% in El Paso |
| Market Research Analyst | $69,560 | $50,680 | -27% in El Paso |
| Electrician | $62,350 | $48,140 | -23% in El Paso |
| Operations Manager | $100,340 | $77,770 | -22% in El Paso |
| HVAC Technician | $59,470 | $47,270 | -21% in El Paso |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,280 | $28,990 | -20% in El Paso |
| Medical Assistant | $43,620 | $35,790 | -18% in El Paso |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or El Paso cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $1,849 in Chesapeake.
What salary do I need in El Paso to match $60,000 in Chesapeake?
About $55,081 a year gives the same standard of living in El Paso.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or El Paso?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $64,435 in El Paso, 60% more in Chesapeake.