salaryEl Paso is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tucson to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,246
$1,358
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$1,285
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$61,553
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$266,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$1,786
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$143
👥 People living there
680,130
547,073
Commute to work
23.4 min
21.9 min
College degree
28.1%
31.1%
Own their home
60.8%
51.8%
Below poverty line
18.4%
18.9%
Unemployment
6%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
- Pick Tucson for shorter commutes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | El Paso | Tucson | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,870 | $36,490 | +67% in Tucson |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,990 | $37,500 | +29% in Tucson |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $58,770 | $75,940 | +29% in Tucson |
| Retail Salesperson | $27,330 | $34,530 | +26% in Tucson |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,800 | $47,220 | -26% in Tucson |
| Medical Assistant | $35,790 | $44,380 | +24% in Tucson |
| Electrician | $48,140 | $59,480 | +24% in Tucson |
| Lawyer | $140,550 | $107,510 | -24% in Tucson |
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or Tucson cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $1,358 in Tucson.
What salary do I need in Tucson to match $60,000 in El Paso?
About $64,661 a year gives the same standard of living in Tucson.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or Tucson?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $61,553 in Tucson, 5% more in El Paso.