El Paso is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Frisco to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,246
$2,246
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$2,299
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$162,004
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$642,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
97.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$9,572
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$196
👥 People living there
680,130
219,304
Commute to work
23.4 min
28.6 min
College degree
28.1%
67.5%
Own their home
60.8%
65.9%
Below poverty line
18.4%
3.6%
Unemployment
6%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Frisco for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or Frisco cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $2,246 in Frisco.
What salary do I need in Frisco to match $60,000 in El Paso?
About $64,768 a year gives the same standard of living in Frisco.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or Frisco?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $162,004 in Frisco, 60% more in Frisco.