salaryEl Paso is 25% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Newark to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,246
$1,867
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$1,573
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$56,147
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$373,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
112.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$7,262
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$143
👥 People living there
680,130
310,178
Commute to work
23.4 min
32.6 min
College degree
28.1%
19.7%
Own their home
60.8%
24.4%
Below poverty line
18.4%
23.4%
Unemployment
6%
11.6%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | El Paso | Newark | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,870 | $47,610 | +118% in Newark |
| Firefighter | $50,300 | $106,420 | +112% in Newark |
| Operations Manager | $77,770 | $157,000 | +102% in Newark |
| Market Research Analyst | $50,680 | $100,520 | +98% in Newark |
| Carpenter | $42,430 | $74,300 | +75% in Newark |
| HVAC Technician | $47,270 | $77,990 | +65% in Newark |
| Electrician | $48,140 | $79,020 | +64% in Newark |
| Accountant | $65,990 | $105,650 | +60% in Newark |
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or Newark cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 25% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $1,867 in Newark.
What salary do I need in Newark to match $60,000 in El Paso?
About $75,115 a year gives the same standard of living in Newark.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or Newark?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $56,147 in Newark, 15% more in El Paso.