salaryEl Paso is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Grand Prairie to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,246
$1,883
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$1,758
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$88,026
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$295,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
97.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$4,954
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$200
👥 People living there
680,130
201,883
Commute to work
23.4 min
28 min
College degree
28.1%
30%
Own their home
60.8%
58.7%
Below poverty line
18.4%
12.1%
Unemployment
6%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Grand Prairie for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or Grand Prairie cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $1,883 in Grand Prairie.
What salary do I need in Grand Prairie to match $60,000 in El Paso?
About $64,768 a year gives the same standard of living in Grand Prairie.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or Grand Prairie?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $88,026 in Grand Prairie, 27% more in Grand Prairie.