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Cost & Benefits

Columbus vs El Paso

Simple answer

You'd likely save $222 a month in El Paso.

Typical rent is $1,295 in Columbus and $1,073 in El Paso. This is the Census typical rent, not a promise about your lease.

Columbus

Ohio

Typical rent
$1,295
Typical pay
$66,082 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$1,602
Price index
95.5 (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.