Washington, District of Columbia vs. El Paso, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Paso, Texas is 45.6% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $39,203 in El Paso, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Paso, Texas is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in El Paso
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. El Paso, TX
Compared to Washington, El Paso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  19.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  32.1% lower
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower