salaryEl Paso is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Fresno to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,246
$1,789
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$76,564
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$374,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
102.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$2,723
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$202
👥 People living there
680,130
545,970
Commute to work
23.4 min
22.4 min
College degree
28.1%
25.5%
Own their home
60.8%
50.1%
Below poverty line
18.4%
20.1%
Unemployment
6%
8.9%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Fresno for higher incomes, shorter commutes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | El Paso | Fresno | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $50,300 | $79,160 | +57% in Fresno |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,870 | $34,320 | +57% in Fresno |
| Civil Engineer | $79,090 | $119,720 | +51% in Fresno |
| Carpenter | $42,430 | $63,470 | +50% in Fresno |
| Electrician | $48,140 | $71,710 | +49% in Fresno |
| Registered Nurse | $86,100 | $125,420 | +46% in Fresno |
| Physician Assistant | $107,220 | $155,440 | +45% in Fresno |
| Pharmacist | $124,910 | $169,160 | +35% in Fresno |
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or Fresno cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $1,789 in Fresno.
What salary do I need in Fresno to match $60,000 in El Paso?
About $68,172 a year gives the same standard of living in Fresno.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or Fresno?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $76,564 in Fresno, 16% more in Fresno.