salaryEl Paso is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Worcester to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,246
$1,952
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$1,720
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$75,605
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$374,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
102.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$4,733
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$149
👥 People living there
680,130
207,055
Commute to work
23.4 min
24.1 min
College degree
28.1%
35.2%
Own their home
60.8%
42.8%
Below poverty line
18.4%
19.6%
Unemployment
6%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Worcester for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | El Paso | Worcester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $50,680 | $90,300 | +78% in Worcester |
| Carpenter | $42,430 | $73,010 | +72% in Worcester |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,870 | $36,840 | +68% in Worcester |
| Electrician | $48,140 | $75,510 | +57% in Worcester |
| HVAC Technician | $47,270 | $73,800 | +56% in Worcester |
| Plumber | $53,560 | $82,260 | +54% in Worcester |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,990 | $44,250 | +53% in Worcester |
| Operations Manager | $77,770 | $111,900 | +44% in Worcester |
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or Worcester cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $1,952 in Worcester.
What salary do I need in Worcester to match $60,000 in El Paso?
About $68,416 a year gives the same standard of living in Worcester.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or Worcester?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $75,605 in Worcester, 15% more in Worcester.