salaryEl Paso is 15% 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
$2,065
$1,246
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,127
$1,088
💵 Families earn per year
$102,153
$64,435
🔑 Buying a house
$616,000
$184,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
89.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,751
$3,760
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$113
👥 People living there
718,877
680,130
Commute to work
24.9 min
23.4 min
College degree
56.5%
28.1%
Own their home
48.8%
60.8%
Below poverty line
11.2%
18.4%
Unemployment
4.9%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Denver for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Denver | El Paso | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $50,680 | -49% in El Paso |
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $77,770 | -45% in El Paso |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,650 | $21,870 | -45% in El Paso |
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $50,300 | -43% in El Paso |
| Restaurant Cook | $44,370 | $28,990 | -35% in El Paso |
| Carpenter | $64,910 | $42,430 | -35% in El Paso |
| Accountant | $100,020 | $65,990 | -34% in El Paso |
| HVAC Technician | $71,580 | $47,270 | -34% in El Paso |
Frequently asked questions
Is Denver or El Paso cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $2,065 in Denver.
What salary do I need in El Paso to match $60,000 in Denver?
About $50,998 a year gives the same standard of living in El Paso.
Where do people earn more, Denver or El Paso?
The typical household earns $102,153 in Denver and $64,435 in El Paso, 59% more in Denver.