Los Angeles, California vs. El Paso, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Paso, Texas is 53.5% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $20,942 in El Paso, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Paso, Texas is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in El Paso
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. El Paso, TX
Compared to Los Angeles, El Paso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.5% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  44.4% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower