salaryEl Paso is 20% 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
$2,808
$1,246
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,306
$1,088
💵 Families earn per year
$116,513
$64,435
🔑 Buying a house
$758,700
$184,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
111.9
89.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,058
$3,760
⚡ Electric bill per month
$137
$113
👥 People living there
276,375
680,130
Commute to work
28.6 min
23.4 min
College degree
33.2%
28.1%
Own their home
59.8%
60.8%
Below poverty line
8.7%
18.4%
Unemployment
8%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Chula Vista for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chula Vista | El Paso | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $73,200 | $42,430 | -42% in El Paso |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,850 | $21,870 | -39% in El Paso |
| Registered Nurse | $139,520 | $86,100 | -38% in El Paso |
| Restaurant Cook | $46,440 | $28,990 | -38% in El Paso |
| HVAC Technician | $74,880 | $47,270 | -37% in El Paso |
| Electrician | $76,160 | $48,140 | -37% in El Paso |
| Market Research Analyst | $79,440 | $50,680 | -36% in El Paso |
| Physician Assistant | $165,160 | $107,220 | -35% in El Paso |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chula Vista or El Paso cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $2,808 in Chula Vista.
What salary do I need in El Paso to match $60,000 in Chula Vista?
About $48,216 a year gives the same standard of living in El Paso.
Where do people earn more, Chula Vista or El Paso?
The typical household earns $116,513 in Chula Vista and $64,435 in El Paso, 81% more in Chula Vista.