salaryEl Paso is 29% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Oakland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,246
$2,511
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$2,352
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$109,576
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$929,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$8,575
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$127
👥 People living there
680,130
439,418
Commute to work
23.4 min
29.8 min
College degree
28.1%
48.7%
Own their home
60.8%
42.3%
Below poverty line
18.4%
13.4%
Unemployment
6%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | El Paso | Oakland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $50,680 | $123,250 | +143% in Oakland |
| Firefighter | $50,300 | $113,700 | +126% in Oakland |
| Registered Nurse | $86,100 | $186,610 | +117% in Oakland |
| Carpenter | $42,430 | $89,200 | +110% in Oakland |
| Operations Manager | $77,770 | $149,990 | +93% in Oakland |
| Electrician | $48,140 | $92,830 | +93% in Oakland |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,870 | $38,860 | +78% in Oakland |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,660 | $146,760 | +73% in Oakland |
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or Oakland cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 29% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Oakland to match $60,000 in El Paso?
About $77,151 a year gives the same standard of living in Oakland.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or Oakland?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $109,576 in Oakland, 41% more in Oakland.