salaryEl Paso is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Fort Worth to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,246
$1,775
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$1,560
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$85,748
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$303,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$5,191
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$186
👥 People living there
680,130
963,194
Commute to work
23.4 min
27.1 min
College degree
28.1%
32%
Own their home
60.8%
57%
Below poverty line
18.4%
13.1%
Unemployment
6%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Fort Worth for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | El Paso | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $50,680 | $75,240 | +48% in Fort Worth |
| Operations Manager | $77,770 | $111,010 | +43% in Fort Worth |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $94,610 | $122,520 | +30% in Fort Worth |
| Firefighter | $50,300 | $64,900 | +29% in Fort Worth |
| HVAC Technician | $47,270 | $59,560 | +26% in Fort Worth |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,990 | $36,490 | +26% in Fort Worth |
| Physician Assistant | $107,220 | $134,900 | +26% in Fort Worth |
| Accountant | $65,990 | $82,620 | +25% in Fort Worth |
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or Fort Worth cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $1,775 in Fort Worth.
What salary do I need in Fort Worth to match $60,000 in El Paso?
About $68,794 a year gives the same standard of living in Fort Worth.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or Fort Worth?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $85,748 in Fort Worth, 25% more in Fort Worth.