Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
23% cheaper
El Paso is 23% more affordable than Gilbert. A $75,000 salary in Gilbert is equivalent to $57,432 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 Gilbert sits at 128 (national average = 100). The median home in El Paso costs $185,000 compared to $470,000 in Gilbert, a difference of $285,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,000 in El Paso versus $1,700 in Gilbert.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: El Paso scores 95 while Gilbert scores 100. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in El Paso (89) are lower than Gilbert (95).
Median household income in El Paso is $47,568 compared to $94,518 in Gilbert. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in El Paso.
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