salaryEl Paso is 10% 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
$1,347
$1,246
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,153
$1,088
💵 Families earn per year
$43,073
$64,435
🔑 Buying a house
$83,900
$184,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.3
89.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,402
$3,760
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$113
👥 People living there
638,530
680,130
Commute to work
24.8 min
23.4 min
College degree
18.1%
28.1%
Own their home
50.3%
60.8%
Below poverty line
32.7%
18.4%
Unemployment
14%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Detroit for cheaper homes.
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Detroit | El Paso | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,490 | $21,870 | -42% in El Paso |
| Electrician | $81,990 | $48,140 | -41% in El Paso |
| Plumber | $86,370 | $53,560 | -38% in El Paso |
| Carpenter | $65,810 | $42,430 | -36% in El Paso |
| Market Research Analyst | $77,100 | $50,680 | -34% in El Paso |
| Operations Manager | $104,010 | $77,770 | -25% in El Paso |
| HVAC Technician | $63,170 | $47,270 | -25% in El Paso |
| Restaurant Cook | $37,410 | $28,990 | -23% in El Paso |
Frequently asked questions
Is Detroit or El Paso cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $1,347 in Detroit.
What salary do I need in El Paso to match $60,000 in Detroit?
About $53,787 a year gives the same standard of living in El Paso.
Where do people earn more, Detroit or El Paso?
The typical household earns $43,073 in Detroit and $64,435 in El Paso, 33% more in El Paso.