What is the cost of living in El Paso, TX?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, El Paso has an overall cost of living index of 95, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Texas, El Paso has a cost of living index that's 1.0x higher than Texas's index of 93.
The standard of living in El Paso ranks as #188 most affordable out of the 419 places we measured in Texas. By definition, that implies El Paso ranks as the #231 most expensive place in the Lone Star State.
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El Paso Cost Of Living Vs. Texas
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in El Paso. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in El Paso is 99.
The Groceries index in El Paso is 100.
The Health index in El Paso is 79.
The Housing index in El Paso is 104.
The Transportation index in El Paso is 107.
The Utilities index in El Paso is 98.
| Living Expense | El Paso | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 79 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 104 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 107 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 100 | 100 |
El Paso Cost Of Living Compared To Texas Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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El Paso, TX Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Texas, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in El Paso is $234,774.
The Median Rent in El Paso is $1,073.
The Median Income in El Paso is $59,745.
The Home Value To Income in El Paso is 3.9x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in El Paso is 0.22x.
El Paso, TX Costs By Category
Detailed El Paso Services costs vs. Texas
Detailed El Paso Groceries costs vs. Texas
Detailed El Paso Health costs vs. Texas
Detailed El Paso Transportation costs vs. Texas
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around El Paso
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around El Paso. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Socorro, TX has a cost of living index of 88, 0.9x El Paso.
Chaparral, NM has a cost of living index of 90, 0.9x El Paso.
Sunland Park, NM has a cost of living index of 93, 1.0x El Paso.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. El Paso |
|---|---|---|---|
| Socorro, TX | 37,123 | 88 | 0.9x |
| Chaparral, NM | 18,186 | 90 | 0.9x |
| Sunland Park, NM | 17,463 | 93 | 1.0x |
| Fort Bliss, TX | 11,460 | 113 | 1.2x |
| Anthony, NM | 8,767 | 87 | 0.9x |
| Santa Teresa, NM | 6,041 | 101 | 1.1x |
| Homestead Meadows North, TX | 5,795 | 90 | 0.9x |
