Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
26% cheaper
El Paso is 26% more affordable than Eugene. A $75,000 salary in Eugene is equivalent to $55,435 in El Paso.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. El Paso has a housing index of 69 while Eugene sits at 130 (national average = 100). The median home in El Paso costs $185,000 compared to $380,000 in Eugene, a difference of $195,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,000 in El Paso versus $1,400 in Eugene.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: El Paso scores 95 while Eugene scores 103. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in El Paso (89) are lower than Eugene (106).
Median household income in El Paso is $47,568 compared to $49,448 in Eugene. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in El Paso.
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