salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,314
$1,246
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,088
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$64,435
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$184,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
89.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$3,760
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$113
👥 People living there
203,711
680,130
Commute to work
20.9 min
23.4 min
College degree
30.5%
28.1%
Own their home
50.8%
60.8%
Below poverty line
19%
18.4%
Unemployment
6.3%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus 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 | Columbus | El Paso | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $76,400 | +53% in El Paso |
| Lawyer | $104,120 | $140,550 | +35% in El Paso |
| Market Research Analyst | $68,080 | $50,680 | -26% in El Paso |
| Plumber | $47,410 | $53,560 | +13% in El Paso |
| Accountant | $73,640 | $65,990 | -10% in El Paso |
| Software Developer | $116,150 | $127,310 | +10% in El Paso |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $103,410 | $94,610 | -9% in El Paso |
| Physician Assistant | $117,030 | $107,220 | -8% in El Paso |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or El Paso cheaper to live in?
Columbus and El Paso cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in El Paso to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $60,414 a year gives the same standard of living in El Paso.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or El Paso?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $64,435 in El Paso, 3% more in El Paso.