salaryEl Paso is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Paradise to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,246
$1,532
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$1,510
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$63,836
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$384,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$1,553
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$142
👥 People living there
680,130
185,913
Commute to work
23.4 min
23.2 min
College degree
28.1%
24.1%
Own their home
60.8%
41.9%
Below poverty line
18.4%
17.6%
Unemployment
6%
9.8%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
- Pick Paradise for shorter commutes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | El Paso | Paradise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $50,680 | $74,670 | +47% in Paradise |
| Electrician | $48,140 | $70,890 | +47% in Paradise |
| Carpenter | $42,430 | $62,380 | +47% in Paradise |
| Civil Engineer | $79,090 | $106,110 | +34% in Paradise |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,990 | $38,800 | +34% in Paradise |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $58,770 | $75,920 | +29% in Paradise |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,660 | $109,210 | +29% in Paradise |
| Nursing Assistant | $35,170 | $45,350 | +29% in Paradise |
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or Paradise cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $1,532 in Paradise.
What salary do I need in Paradise to match $60,000 in El Paso?
About $66,875 a year gives the same standard of living in Paradise.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or Paradise?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $63,836 in Paradise, 1% more in El Paso.