salaryEl Paso is 21% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Washington to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,246
$2,370
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$2,192
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$118,495
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$737,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
108.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$4,312
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$96
👥 People living there
680,130
681,294
Commute to work
23.4 min
30 min
College degree
28.1%
64.2%
Own their home
60.8%
41.5%
Below poverty line
18.4%
15.4%
Unemployment
6%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Washington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | El Paso | Washington | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,870 | $46,040 | +111% in Washington |
| Operations Manager | $77,770 | $156,460 | +101% in Washington |
| Market Research Analyst | $50,680 | $87,160 | +72% in Washington |
| Electrician | $48,140 | $75,930 | +58% in Washington |
| Accountant | $65,990 | $102,140 | +55% in Washington |
| HVAC Technician | $47,270 | $71,920 | +52% in Washington |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,990 | $42,920 | +48% in Washington |
| Carpenter | $42,430 | $60,800 | +43% in Washington |
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or Washington cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 21% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $2,370 in Washington.
What salary do I need in Washington to match $60,000 in El Paso?
About $72,660 a year gives the same standard of living in Washington.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or Washington?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $118,495 in Washington, 46% more in Washington.