salaryEl Paso is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Huntsville to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,246
$1,364
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$1,207
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$80,579
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$293,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
93.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$1,345
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$181
👥 People living there
680,130
222,791
Commute to work
23.4 min
19.7 min
College degree
28.1%
47.2%
Own their home
60.8%
58.3%
Below poverty line
18.4%
12.6%
Unemployment
6%
4.1%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Huntsville for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | El Paso | Huntsville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $77,770 | $136,340 | +75% in Huntsville |
| Civil Engineer | $79,090 | $105,760 | +34% in Huntsville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,870 | $27,990 | +28% in Huntsville |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,660 | $62,370 | -26% in Huntsville |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,990 | $35,520 | +23% in Huntsville |
| Electrician | $48,140 | $58,500 | +22% in Huntsville |
| Retail Salesperson | $27,330 | $33,120 | +21% in Huntsville |
| Accountant | $65,990 | $79,220 | +20% in Huntsville |
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or Huntsville cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $1,364 in Huntsville.
What salary do I need in Huntsville to match $60,000 in El Paso?
About $62,109 a year gives the same standard of living in Huntsville.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or Huntsville?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $80,579 in Huntsville, 20% more in Huntsville.