salaryEl Paso is 17% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Vancouver to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,246
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$105
👥 People living there
680,130
195,300
Commute to work
23.4 min
23.2 min
College degree
28.1%
32.3%
Own their home
60.8%
50.8%
Below poverty line
18.4%
10.2%
Unemployment
6%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Vancouver for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | El Paso | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,870 | $54,780 | +150% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $48,140 | $105,090 | +118% in Vancouver |
| Plumber | $53,560 | $101,010 | +89% in Vancouver |
| Carpenter | $42,430 | $73,710 | +74% in Vancouver |
| Firefighter | $50,300 | $85,170 | +69% in Vancouver |
| Market Research Analyst | $50,680 | $85,350 | +68% in Vancouver |
| Medical Assistant | $35,790 | $56,240 | +57% in Vancouver |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,990 | $45,200 | +56% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in El Paso?
About $70,349 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $87,723 in Vancouver, 27% more in Vancouver.