Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
16% cheaper
El Paso is 16% more affordable than Las Vegas. A $75,000 salary in Las Vegas is equivalent to $63,119 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 Las Vegas sits at 106 (national average = 100). The median home in El Paso costs $185,000 compared to $350,000 in Las Vegas, a difference of $165,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,000 in El Paso versus $1,400 in Las Vegas.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: El Paso scores 95 while Las Vegas scores 101. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in El Paso (89) are lower than Las Vegas (96).
Median household income in El Paso is $47,568 compared to $56,415 in Las Vegas. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in El Paso.
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