Moving from El Paso to Evansville (2026)

Evansville has a COL index of 80 vs 80 for El Paso (100 = US average). Expect to pay about 0% more for the same lifestyle.

Pay ~$140 more/mo
on rent + taxes ยท $75K salary baseline

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Key differences

COL index
80 โ†’ 80
100 = US avg
1BR rent
$1,050 โ†’ $990
per month
State tax
None โ†’ 3.2%
income tax
COL difference
80 โ†’ 80
0% more expensive

Salary needed in Evansville to match your El Paso lifestyle

Based on the 0% cost of living increase between the two cities.

Your salary in El PasoEquivalent in Evansville
$40K$40,000
$50K$50,000
$60K$60,000
$75K$75,000
$80K$80,000
$100K$100,000
$120K$120,000
$150K$150,000

๐Ÿ’ต Household income (before tax)

$75K
$
$30K$300K
Save ~$78/moon core expenses at $75K

Monthly budget at $75K โ€” El Paso vs Evansville

ExpenseEl PasoEvansville
Monthly take-home$4,741$4,541
1BR rent$1,050$990
Groceries$346$353
Transport$40$40
Utilities$175$152
Internet$60$58
Left after essentials$3,070$2,948

Frequently asked questions

Is Evansville cheaper than El Paso?

No. Evansville has a cost of living index of 80 vs 80 for El Paso (100 = US average). That's about 0% more expensive.

How much will I save moving from El Paso to Evansville?

On a $75K salary, core expenses in Evansville run about $140/month more than El Paso. Factor this into your salary negotiation when relocating.

What salary do I need in Evansville to match my El Paso lifestyle?

To maintain the same purchasing power as $75,000 in El Paso, you'd need roughly $75,000/year in Evansville. This is based on the overall COL index difference.

Estimates based on Q1 2026 COL index and market data. Budget uses simplified federal/state tax rates. Zillow ยท BLS ยท Numbeo ยท For general guidance only