salaryEl Paso is 23% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Jose to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,246
$3,046
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$2,897
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$157,922
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$1,233,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
110.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$9,393
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$168
👥 People living there
680,130
990,138
Commute to work
23.4 min
27.3 min
College degree
28.1%
47.3%
Own their home
60.8%
55.8%
Below poverty line
18.4%
8.1%
Unemployment
6%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick San Jose for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | El Paso | San Jose | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $50,300 | $152,100 | +202% in San Jose |
| Market Research Analyst | $50,680 | $141,960 | +180% in San Jose |
| Registered Nurse | $86,100 | $216,740 | +152% in San Jose |
| Lawyer | $140,550 | $301,320 | +114% in San Jose |
| Operations Manager | $77,770 | $163,860 | +111% in San Jose |
| Physician Assistant | $107,220 | $223,640 | +109% in San Jose |
| Plumber | $53,560 | $107,560 | +101% in San Jose |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,870 | $41,920 | +92% in San Jose |
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or San Jose cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 23% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $3,046 in San Jose.
What salary do I need in San Jose to match $60,000 in El Paso?
About $73,687 a year gives the same standard of living in San Jose.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or San Jose?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $157,922 in San Jose, 59% more in San Jose.