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
$1,611
$1,246
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,088
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$64,435
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$184,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
89.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$3,760
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$113
👥 People living there
914,802
680,130
Commute to work
21.5 min
23.4 min
College degree
38.2%
28.1%
Own their home
44.1%
60.8%
Below poverty line
18.1%
18.4%
Unemployment
5.1%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | El Paso | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,490 | $21,870 | -42% in El Paso |
| Carpenter | $66,480 | $42,430 | -36% in El Paso |
| Market Research Analyst | $77,010 | $50,680 | -34% in El Paso |
| HVAC Technician | $64,440 | $47,270 | -27% in El Paso |
| Electrician | $64,700 | $48,140 | -26% in El Paso |
| Police Officer | $100,890 | $76,400 | -24% in El Paso |
| Operations Manager | $102,590 | $77,770 | -24% in El Paso |
| Physician Assistant | $137,550 | $107,220 | -22% in El Paso |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or El Paso cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $1,611 in Columbus.
What salary do I need in El Paso to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $56,508 a year gives the same standard of living in El Paso.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or El Paso?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $64,435 in El Paso, 11% more in Columbus.