salaryEl Paso is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Antonio to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,246
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$1,457
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$70,163
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$235,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$4,122
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$179
👥 People living there
680,130
1,479,835
Commute to work
23.4 min
24.5 min
College degree
28.1%
29%
Own their home
60.8%
52.2%
Below poverty line
18.4%
17.1%
Unemployment
6%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick San Antonio for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | El Paso | San Antonio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | $107,220 | $140,160 | +31% in San Antonio |
| Market Research Analyst | $50,680 | $65,950 | +30% in San Antonio |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,870 | $28,110 | +29% in San Antonio |
| Operations Manager | $77,770 | $99,790 | +28% in San Antonio |
| Firefighter | $50,300 | $63,360 | +26% in San Antonio |
| HVAC Technician | $47,270 | $58,590 | +24% in San Antonio |
| Pharmacist | $124,910 | $150,500 | +20% in San Antonio |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,990 | $34,860 | +20% in San Antonio |
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or San Antonio cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $1,463 in San Antonio.
What salary do I need in San Antonio to match $60,000 in El Paso?
About $63,206 a year gives the same standard of living in San Antonio.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or San Antonio?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $70,163 in San Antonio, 8% more in San Antonio.