salaryEl Paso is 29% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Fremont to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,246
$3,180
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$3,128
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$195,754
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$1,403,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$9,190
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$152
👥 People living there
680,130
228,295
Commute to work
23.4 min
30.3 min
College degree
28.1%
63.9%
Own their home
60.8%
60.8%
Below poverty line
18.4%
5.2%
Unemployment
6%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Fremont for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | El Paso | Fremont | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $50,680 | $123,250 | +143% in Fremont |
| Firefighter | $50,300 | $113,700 | +126% in Fremont |
| Registered Nurse | $86,100 | $186,610 | +117% in Fremont |
| Carpenter | $42,430 | $89,200 | +110% in Fremont |
| Operations Manager | $77,770 | $149,990 | +93% in Fremont |
| Electrician | $48,140 | $92,830 | +93% in Fremont |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,870 | $38,860 | +78% in Fremont |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,660 | $146,760 | +73% in Fremont |
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or Fremont cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 29% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $3,180 in Fremont.
What salary do I need in Fremont to match $60,000 in El Paso?
About $77,151 a year gives the same standard of living in Fremont.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or Fremont?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $195,754 in Fremont, 67% more in Fremont.