Moving from St. Louis to El Paso?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your St. Louis lifestyle in El Paso, you'd need to earn:
$65,778/year
▼ $9,222 less than you make now
| Category | St. Louis | El Paso |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $65,778 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$6,085 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,078 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$954 |
| State Tax | -$3,349 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,799 | $54,661 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -5.4% in El Paso
- Housing is -1.3% in El Paso
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $3,349/year in taxes in El Paso
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~1,033 miles
DIY Truck
$4,000
Container
$6,500
Full-Service
$9,000
Salary Equivalents: St. Louis to El Paso
| Your St. Louis Salary | El Paso Equivalent | Difference | El Paso Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $35,691 | -$4,309 | $30,716 |
| $50,000 | $44,604 | -$5,396 | $37,878 |
| $60,000 | $53,457 | -$6,543 | $44,991 |
| $75,000 | $65,778 | -$9,222 | $54,661 |
| $100,000 | $87,850 | -$12,150 | $70,188 |
| $150,000 | $131,454 | -$18,546 | $100,602 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How St. Louis and El Paso Compare
Housing (1% cheaper in El Paso)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in El Paso rents for $950/month compared to $990/month in St. Louis. Median home prices: $225,000 in El Paso vs $235,000 in St. Louis.
Taxes
Missouri has a progressive state income tax from 0.0% to 4.7%. Texas has no state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, moving to El Paso would save you about $3,349/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
El Paso's overall cost of living is 5.4% lower than St. Louis, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).St. Louis: 95.1, El Paso: 89.9.
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