Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
26% cheaper
El Paso is 26% more affordable than Frisco. A $75,000 salary in Frisco is equivalent to $55,435 in El Paso.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Texas salaries · Texas salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. El Paso has a housing index of 69 while Frisco sits at 142 (national average = 100). The median home in El Paso costs $185,000 compared to $500,000 in Frisco, a difference of $315,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,000 in El Paso versus $1,900 in Frisco.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: El Paso scores 95 while Frisco scores 99. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in El Paso (89) are lower than Frisco (100).
Median household income in El Paso is $47,568 compared to $126,048 in Frisco. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in El Paso.
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