salaryEl Paso is 4% 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
$1,277
$1,246
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,056
$1,088
💵 Families earn per year
$44,004
$64,435
🔑 Buying a house
$102,000
$184,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.9
89.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,759
$3,760
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$113
👥 People living there
366,097
680,130
Commute to work
22.5 min
23.4 min
College degree
22.4%
28.1%
Own their home
41.7%
60.8%
Below poverty line
30.6%
18.4%
Unemployment
10.8%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Cleveland for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, shorter commutes.
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, higher incomes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cleveland | El Paso | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,260 | $21,870 | -40% in El Paso |
| Electrician | $70,860 | $48,140 | -32% in El Paso |
| Carpenter | $60,650 | $42,430 | -30% in El Paso |
| Market Research Analyst | $71,350 | $50,680 | -29% in El Paso |
| HVAC Technician | $62,790 | $47,270 | -25% in El Paso |
| Restaurant Cook | $37,060 | $28,990 | -22% in El Paso |
| Physician Assistant | $135,860 | $107,220 | -21% in El Paso |
| Operations Manager | $97,750 | $77,770 | -20% in El Paso |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cleveland or El Paso cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $1,277 in Cleveland.
What salary do I need in El Paso to match $60,000 in Cleveland?
About $57,438 a year gives the same standard of living in El Paso.
Where do people earn more, Cleveland or El Paso?
The typical household earns $44,004 in Cleveland and $64,435 in El Paso, 32% more in El Paso.