salaryEl Paso is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tampa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,246
$2,216
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$1,886
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$81,400
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$420,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$3,264
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$162
👥 People living there
680,130
401,618
Commute to work
23.4 min
24.8 min
College degree
28.1%
45.7%
Own their home
60.8%
50.3%
Below poverty line
18.4%
15.5%
Unemployment
6%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Tampa for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | El Paso | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,870 | $37,070 | +70% in Tampa |
| Market Research Analyst | $50,680 | $75,210 | +48% in Tampa |
| Operations Manager | $77,770 | $103,670 | +33% in Tampa |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,990 | $37,010 | +28% in Tampa |
| Civil Engineer | $79,090 | $100,570 | +27% in Tampa |
| Medical Assistant | $35,790 | $44,480 | +24% in Tampa |
| Retail Salesperson | $27,330 | $33,790 | +24% in Tampa |
| Carpenter | $42,430 | $52,130 | +23% in Tampa |
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or Tampa cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $2,216 in Tampa.
What salary do I need in Tampa to match $60,000 in El Paso?
About $67,326 a year gives the same standard of living in Tampa.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or Tampa?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $81,400 in Tampa, 21% more in Tampa.