salaryEl Paso is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Indianapolis to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,246
$1,465
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$1,315
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$71,417
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$224,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
95.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$2,037
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$141
👥 People living there
680,130
885,860
Commute to work
23.4 min
24.6 min
College degree
28.1%
34.9%
Own their home
60.8%
56%
Below poverty line
18.4%
15.8%
Unemployment
6%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Indianapolis for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | El Paso | Indianapolis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $77,770 | $120,480 | +55% in Indianapolis |
| Carpenter | $42,430 | $65,070 | +53% in Indianapolis |
| Plumber | $53,560 | $76,980 | +44% in Indianapolis |
| Firefighter | $50,300 | $68,480 | +36% in Indianapolis |
| Electrician | $48,140 | $65,130 | +35% in Indianapolis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,870 | $29,050 | +33% in Indianapolis |
| HVAC Technician | $47,270 | $62,160 | +31% in Indianapolis |
| Medical Assistant | $35,790 | $46,900 | +31% in Indianapolis |
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or Indianapolis cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $1,465 in Indianapolis.
What salary do I need in Indianapolis to match $60,000 in El Paso?
About $63,860 a year gives the same standard of living in Indianapolis.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or Indianapolis?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $71,417 in Indianapolis, 10% more in Indianapolis.