salaryEl Paso is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Phoenix to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,246
$1,893
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$1,729
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$87,717
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$420,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$1,850
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$181
👥 People living there
680,130
1,642,323
Commute to work
23.4 min
25.6 min
College degree
28.1%
33.6%
Own their home
60.8%
57.3%
Below poverty line
18.4%
13.7%
Unemployment
6%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Phoenix for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | El Paso | Phoenix | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,870 | $47,530 | +117% in Phoenix |
| Market Research Analyst | $50,680 | $74,590 | +47% in Phoenix |
| Carpenter | $42,430 | $60,320 | +42% in Phoenix |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,990 | $39,170 | +35% in Phoenix |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $58,770 | $78,080 | +33% in Phoenix |
| Retail Salesperson | $27,330 | $35,960 | +32% in Phoenix |
| Medical Assistant | $35,790 | $46,830 | +31% in Phoenix |
| HVAC Technician | $47,270 | $61,170 | +29% in Phoenix |
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or Phoenix cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $1,893 in Phoenix.
What salary do I need in Phoenix to match $60,000 in El Paso?
About $68,945 a year gives the same standard of living in Phoenix.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or Phoenix?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $87,717 in Phoenix, 27% more in Phoenix.