salaryEl Paso is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Scottsdale to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,246
$2,287
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$2,188
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$119,591
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$789,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$2,956
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$182
👥 People living there
680,130
243,821
Commute to work
23.4 min
21.6 min
College degree
28.1%
61.9%
Own their home
60.8%
67%
Below poverty line
18.4%
7.3%
Unemployment
6%
3.6%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Scottsdale for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | El Paso | Scottsdale | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,870 | $47,530 | +117% in Scottsdale |
| Market Research Analyst | $50,680 | $74,590 | +47% in Scottsdale |
| Carpenter | $42,430 | $60,320 | +42% in Scottsdale |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,990 | $39,170 | +35% in Scottsdale |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $58,770 | $78,080 | +33% in Scottsdale |
| Retail Salesperson | $27,330 | $35,960 | +32% in Scottsdale |
| Medical Assistant | $35,790 | $46,830 | +31% in Scottsdale |
| HVAC Technician | $47,270 | $61,170 | +29% in Scottsdale |
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or Scottsdale cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $2,287 in Scottsdale.
What salary do I need in Scottsdale to match $60,000 in El Paso?
About $68,945 a year gives the same standard of living in Scottsdale.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or Scottsdale?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $119,591 in Scottsdale, 46% more in Scottsdale.