El Paso is 20% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Yonkers to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,246
$2,436
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$2,060
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$90,108
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$501,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
107.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$9,676
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$157
👥 People living there
680,130
209,978
Commute to work
23.4 min
35.6 min
College degree
28.1%
35.7%
Own their home
60.8%
46.2%
Below poverty line
18.4%
13.8%
Unemployment
6%
7.1%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Yonkers for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or Yonkers cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $2,436 in Yonkers.
What salary do I need in Yonkers to match $60,000 in El Paso?
About $72,018 a year gives the same standard of living in Yonkers.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or Yonkers?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $90,108 in Yonkers, 28% more in Yonkers.