salaryEl Paso is 26% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Long Beach to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,246
$2,279
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$2,180
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$94,293
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$806,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$5,151
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$99
👥 People living there
680,130
455,548
Commute to work
23.4 min
29.9 min
College degree
28.1%
35.6%
Own their home
60.8%
41.2%
Below poverty line
18.4%
14.8%
Unemployment
6%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Long Beach for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | El Paso | Long Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $50,300 | $98,050 | +95% in Long Beach |
| Carpenter | $42,430 | $75,740 | +79% in Long Beach |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,870 | $35,850 | +64% in Long Beach |
| Market Research Analyst | $50,680 | $82,990 | +64% in Long Beach |
| Operations Manager | $77,770 | $125,830 | +62% in Long Beach |
| Police Officer | $76,400 | $121,980 | +60% in Long Beach |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,800 | $101,860 | +60% in Long Beach |
| Registered Nurse | $86,100 | $135,560 | +57% in Long Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or Long Beach cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 26% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $2,279 in Long Beach.
What salary do I need in Long Beach to match $60,000 in El Paso?
About $75,785 a year gives the same standard of living in Long Beach.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or Long Beach?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $94,293 in Long Beach, 32% more in Long Beach.