salaryEl Paso is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Grand Rapids to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,246
$1,751
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$1,396
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$74,533
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$244,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
95.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$2,493
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$100
👥 People living there
680,130
198,535
Commute to work
23.4 min
19 min
College degree
28.1%
41.6%
Own their home
60.8%
54%
Below poverty line
18.4%
16.9%
Unemployment
6%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Grand Rapids for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | El Paso | Grand Rapids | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,870 | $42,930 | +96% in Grand Rapids |
| Plumber | $53,560 | $80,440 | +50% in Grand Rapids |
| Carpenter | $42,430 | $59,000 | +39% in Grand Rapids |
| Operations Manager | $77,770 | $101,720 | +31% in Grand Rapids |
| Electrician | $48,140 | $62,240 | +29% in Grand Rapids |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,990 | $37,360 | +29% in Grand Rapids |
| Market Research Analyst | $50,680 | $64,880 | +28% in Grand Rapids |
| Retail Salesperson | $27,330 | $34,800 | +27% in Grand Rapids |
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or Grand Rapids cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $1,751 in Grand Rapids.
What salary do I need in Grand Rapids to match $60,000 in El Paso?
About $63,760 a year gives the same standard of living in Grand Rapids.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or Grand Rapids?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $74,533 in Grand Rapids, 14% more in Grand Rapids.