Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
11% cheaper
El Paso is 11% more affordable than Greenville. A $75,000 salary in Greenville is equivalent to $67,105 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 Greenville sits at 85 (national average = 100). The median home in El Paso costs $185,000 compared to $250,000 in Greenville, a difference of $65,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,000 in El Paso versus $1,200 in Greenville.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: El Paso scores 95 while Greenville scores 98. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in El Paso (89) are lower than Greenville (103).
Median household income in El Paso is $47,568 compared to $48,912 in Greenville. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in El Paso.
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