salaryEl Paso is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in New Orleans to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,246
$1,508
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$1,391
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$61,077
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$315,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
92.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$2,606
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$196
👥 People living there
680,130
371,853
Commute to work
23.4 min
22.6 min
College degree
28.1%
42.4%
Own their home
60.8%
51.2%
Below poverty line
18.4%
22.6%
Unemployment
6%
7.5%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
- Pick New Orleans for shorter commutes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | El Paso | New Orleans | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineer | $79,090 | $108,240 | +37% in New Orleans |
| Police Officer | $76,400 | $48,970 | -36% in New Orleans |
| Operations Manager | $77,770 | $105,110 | +35% in New Orleans |
| HVAC Technician | $47,270 | $63,500 | +34% in New Orleans |
| Electrician | $48,140 | $62,490 | +30% in New Orleans |
| Market Research Analyst | $50,680 | $65,590 | +29% in New Orleans |
| Firefighter | $50,300 | $37,250 | -26% in New Orleans |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,870 | $16,640 | -24% in New Orleans |
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or New Orleans cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $1,508 in New Orleans.
What salary do I need in New Orleans to match $60,000 in El Paso?
About $61,792 a year gives the same standard of living in New Orleans.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or New Orleans?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $61,077 in New Orleans, 5% more in El Paso.