Side-by-side
Austin vs El Paso
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Austin, TX76 | El Paso, TX81 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 76 | 81 |
| Affordability | 95 | 94 |
| Housing | 58 | 86 |
| Jobs | 81 | 54 |
| Safety | 58 | 98 |
| Climate | 92 | 94 |
| Amenities | 64 | 39 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,400 | $3,579 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $891 | $1,013 |
| Median home value | $512,700 | $171,700 |
| Median HH income | $91,461 | $58,734 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Population | 967.9K | 678.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 96° / 37° | 95° / 33° |
| Sunny days / yr | 244 | 306 |