salaryEl Paso is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Gilbert to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,246
$2,270
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$2,096
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$132,171
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$575,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$2,417
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$194
👥 People living there
680,130
280,262
Commute to work
23.4 min
25.9 min
College degree
28.1%
48.2%
Own their home
60.8%
73.1%
Below poverty line
18.4%
5.3%
Unemployment
6%
3.5%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Gilbert for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | El Paso | Gilbert | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,870 | $47,530 | +117% in Gilbert |
| Market Research Analyst | $50,680 | $74,590 | +47% in Gilbert |
| Carpenter | $42,430 | $60,320 | +42% in Gilbert |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,990 | $39,170 | +35% in Gilbert |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $58,770 | $78,080 | +33% in Gilbert |
| Retail Salesperson | $27,330 | $35,960 | +32% in Gilbert |
| Medical Assistant | $35,790 | $46,830 | +31% in Gilbert |
| HVAC Technician | $47,270 | $61,170 | +29% in Gilbert |
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or Gilbert cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $2,270 in Gilbert.
What salary do I need in Gilbert to match $60,000 in El Paso?
About $68,945 a year gives the same standard of living in Gilbert.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or Gilbert?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $132,171 in Gilbert, 51% more in Gilbert.