salaryEl Paso is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Kansas City to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,246
$1,535
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$1,400
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$74,596
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$242,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
92.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$2,671
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$138
👥 People living there
680,130
510,612
Commute to work
23.4 min
21.7 min
College degree
28.1%
38.4%
Own their home
60.8%
55.4%
Below poverty line
18.4%
14.6%
Unemployment
6%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Kansas City for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | El Paso | Kansas City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,870 | $36,080 | +65% in Kansas City |
| Electrician | $48,140 | $76,860 | +60% in Kansas City |
| Carpenter | $42,430 | $61,810 | +46% in Kansas City |
| Market Research Analyst | $50,680 | $72,580 | +43% in Kansas City |
| Plumber | $53,560 | $76,150 | +42% in Kansas City |
| HVAC Technician | $47,270 | $62,680 | +33% in Kansas City |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,990 | $37,370 | +29% in Kansas City |
| Medical Assistant | $35,790 | $45,300 | +27% in Kansas City |
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or Kansas City cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $1,535 in Kansas City.
What salary do I need in Kansas City to match $60,000 in El Paso?
About $61,756 a year gives the same standard of living in Kansas City.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or Kansas City?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $74,596 in Kansas City, 14% more in Kansas City.