salaryEl Paso is 8% 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
$1,797
$1,246
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,604
$1,088
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$64,435
🔑 Buying a house
$392,800
$184,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.6
89.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,263
$3,760
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$113
👥 People living there
291,467
680,130
Commute to work
22.3 min
23.4 min
College degree
57.3%
28.1%
Own their home
52.3%
60.8%
Below poverty line
11.7%
18.4%
Unemployment
3.8%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Durham 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 | Durham | El Paso | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $93,110 | $50,680 | -46% in El Paso |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,230 | $21,870 | -38% in El Paso |
| Operations Manager | $113,930 | $77,770 | -32% in El Paso |
| Firefighter | $38,350 | $50,300 | +31% in El Paso |
| Police Officer | $60,100 | $76,400 | +27% in El Paso |
| Elementary School Teacher | $51,400 | $63,800 | +24% in El Paso |
| Medical Assistant | $46,450 | $35,790 | -23% in El Paso |
| Accountant | $85,090 | $65,990 | -22% in El Paso |
Frequently asked questions
Is Durham or El Paso cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $1,797 in Durham.
What salary do I need in El Paso to match $60,000 in Durham?
About $55,290 a year gives the same standard of living in El Paso.
Where do people earn more, Durham or El Paso?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Durham and $64,435 in El Paso, 37% more in Durham.