salaryEl Paso is 6% 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
$1,379
$1,246
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,208
$1,088
💵 Families earn per year
$57,062
$64,435
🔑 Buying a house
$230,900
$184,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.4
89.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,169
$3,760
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$113
👥 People living there
311,224
680,130
Commute to work
22.4 min
23.4 min
College degree
41.8%
28.1%
Own their home
39.8%
60.8%
Below poverty line
25.5%
18.4%
Unemployment
6.8%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Cincinnati for shorter commutes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cincinnati | El Paso | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,530 | $21,870 | -40% in El Paso |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,750 | $50,680 | -33% in El Paso |
| Carpenter | $60,110 | $42,430 | -29% in El Paso |
| Electrician | $63,490 | $48,140 | -24% in El Paso |
| HVAC Technician | $62,240 | $47,270 | -24% in El Paso |
| Operations Manager | $100,670 | $77,770 | -23% in El Paso |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,030 | $28,990 | -20% in El Paso |
| Civil Engineer | $98,220 | $79,090 | -19% in El Paso |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cincinnati or El Paso cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $1,379 in Cincinnati.
What salary do I need in El Paso to match $60,000 in Cincinnati?
About $56,566 a year gives the same standard of living in El Paso.
Where do people earn more, Cincinnati or El Paso?
The typical household earns $57,062 in Cincinnati and $64,435 in El Paso, 11% more in El Paso.