Median rent is 21% lower in El Paso ($1,041/mo vs $1,322/mo). Buying is cheaper in El Paso, where the median home runs $171,700 versus $243,600. Households earn more in Ferry Pass ($64,368 vs $58,734 a year). Taken together, El Paso is the more affordable choice with a cost index of 97.1 against 97.3 — about 0% lower overall prices. After adjusting income for local prices, a typical paycheck stretches further in Ferry Pass, FL.
City A
El Paso, TX
City B
Ferry Pass, FL
How much would you need to earn in Ferry Pass, FL to maintain your standard of living from El Paso, TX?
Equivalent salary in Ferry Pass, FL
$75,148
You'd need $148 more (0% higher).
Based on BEA Regional Price Parity (cost index) for each city's metro area. A rough estimate of overall purchasing power, not tax or take-home pay.
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El Paso
Texas
Ferry Pass
Florida
👥Population
💰Median Household Income
Annual
🏠Median Gross Rent
Per month
🏡Median Home Value
📊Cost of Living Index
US avg = 100
🔑1BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑2BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑3BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🌬️Air Quality Index
Lower = cleaner
🏛️Top State Income Tax
Top marginal rate
🧾State Sales Tax
Statewide base rate
🎂Median Age
Years
✓ = better value · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation
Renters will find significantly cheaper housing in El Paso — median rent of $1,041/mo versus $1,322/mo in Ferry Pass, a 21% difference. Home buyers face a steeper market in Ferry Pass: the median home is $243,600 versus $171,700 in El Paso — 30% more expensive.
1BR Fair Market Rent
2BR Fair Market Rent
BLS OEWS 2023 — metro-level data
Both Texas and Florida have no state income tax — a notable advantage for workers in both cities. Sales tax is 6.25% in Texas and 6.00% in Florida; Ferry Pass has the lower rate (local add-ons may apply in both).
El Paso
Income tax: None
Sales tax: 6.25%
Ferry Pass
Income tax: None
Sales tax: 6.00%
Air quality data is available for El Paso (avg AQI 153.0) but not yet for Ferry Pass.
Pick Ferry Pass if you prioritize higher median household income ($64,368/yr).
Pick El Paso if you prioritize cheaper rent ($1,041/mo median).
Is El Paso cheaper than Ferry Pass?
El Paso is cheaper overall, with a cost of living index of 97.1 versus 97.3 (US average = 100). That means prices run about 0% lower in El Paso.
How much is rent in El Paso vs Ferry Pass?
Median rent is $1,041/mo in El Paso, TX and $1,322/mo in Ferry Pass, FL. El Paso, TX has the lower rent by about 21%.
Which has higher salaries — El Paso or Ferry Pass?
Median household income is $58,734 in El Paso, TX and $64,368 in Ferry Pass, FL. Ferry Pass, FL has the higher median income. Note that BLS occupational wages in the table above show wages for specific jobs.
Which city has better air quality?
Air quality data is not yet available for one or both cities.
Which has lower taxes — El Paso or Ferry Pass?
Both Texas and Florida have no state income tax.
What salary do I need in Ferry Pass to match my El Paso income?
To maintain the same purchasing power, a salary of $100,000 in El Paso, TX is equivalent to roughly $100,198 in Ferry Pass, FL (using the BEA Regional Price Parity ratio). Use the salary calculator above for any income amount.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology