El Paso is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Irving to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,246
$1,892
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$1,827
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$88,254
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$315,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$4,752
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$159
👥 People living there
680,130
256,492
Commute to work
23.4 min
24.1 min
College degree
28.1%
42.4%
Own their home
60.8%
38.1%
Below poverty line
18.4%
11%
Unemployment
6%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Irving for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | El Paso | Irving | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $50,680 | $75,240 | +48% in Irving |
| Operations Manager | $77,770 | $111,010 | +43% in Irving |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $94,610 | $122,520 | +30% in Irving |
| Firefighter | $50,300 | $64,900 | +29% in Irving |
| HVAC Technician | $47,270 | $59,560 | +26% in Irving |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,990 | $36,490 | +26% in Irving |
| Physician Assistant | $107,220 | $134,900 | +26% in Irving |
| Accountant | $65,990 | $82,620 | +25% in Irving |
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or Irving cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $1,892 in Irving.
What salary do I need in Irving to match $60,000 in El Paso?
About $68,794 a year gives the same standard of living in Irving.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or Irving?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $88,254 in Irving, 27% more in Irving.