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Cost & Benefits

Boston vs El Paso

Simple answer

You'd likely save $1,074 a month in El Paso.

Typical rent is $2,147 in Boston and $1,073 in El Paso. This is the Census typical rent, not a promise about your lease.

Boston

Massachusetts

Typical rent
$2,147
Typical pay
$97,344 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$3,008
Price index
108.3 (metro)

El Paso

Texas

Typical rent
$1,073
Typical pay
$59,745 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$1,146
Price index
89.9 (metro)

Benefits after a move

Benefit rules change with the state, not the city. Check both state guides before you move.