Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
21% cheaper
El Paso is 21% more affordable than Springfield. A $75,000 salary in Springfield is equivalent to $59,579 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 Springfield sits at 106 (national average = 100). The median home in El Paso costs $185,000 compared to $230,000 in Springfield, a difference of $45,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,000 in El Paso versus $1,200 in Springfield.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: El Paso scores 95 while Springfield scores 104. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in El Paso (89) are lower than Springfield (114).
Median household income in El Paso is $47,568 compared to $41,612 in Springfield. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in El Paso.
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