salaryEl Paso is 19% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Sacramento to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,246
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$127
👥 People living there
680,130
528,706
Commute to work
23.4 min
25.3 min
College degree
28.1%
37.1%
Own their home
60.8%
51.7%
Below poverty line
18.4%
13.9%
Unemployment
6%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Sacramento for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | El Paso | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $86,100 | $171,460 | +99% in Sacramento |
| Firefighter | $50,300 | $94,080 | +87% in Sacramento |
| Carpenter | $42,430 | $74,440 | +75% in Sacramento |
| Medical Assistant | $35,790 | $61,970 | +73% in Sacramento |
| Civil Engineer | $79,090 | $130,150 | +65% in Sacramento |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,800 | $103,390 | +62% in Sacramento |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,870 | $35,070 | +60% in Sacramento |
| Electrician | $48,140 | $74,830 | +55% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 19% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in El Paso?
About $71,183 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $94,176 in Sacramento, 32% more in Sacramento.