Cost of Living in El Paso, TX
El Paso's cost of living index is 85 — 15% less expensive than the national average. Texas has no state income tax and a statewide COL index of 93.
COL Index
85
100 = national avg
Monthly Budget
$4,250
vs $5,000 national
Population
0.7M
Metro area
State Tax
None
Texas
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Estimated monthly costs in El Paso vs national average for a typical household.
| Category | National Avg | El Paso | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | $1,650 | $1,279 | -$371 |
| Groceries | $650 | $572 | -$78 |
| Transportation | $800 | $692 | -$108 |
| Healthcare | $400 | $358 | -$42 |
| Utilities | $300 | $255 | -$45 |
| Other | $1,200 | $1,056 | -$144 |
| Total | $5,000 | $4,250 | -$750 |
Salary Equivalent
To maintain the same standard of living in El Paso, a national-average salary translates to:
$50,000 nationally
$42,500
$75,000 nationally
$63,750
$100,000 nationally
$85,000
$150,000 nationally
$127,500