Median Home PriceBETTER
$225,562.43
Median Rent
$1,503.81/mo
Price-to-Rent RatioBETTER
12.5
Property Tax RateTIE
1.80%
Price Change (1Y)BETTER
+0.7%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth DifferenceBETTER
−$97,870
Median Home Price
$252,852.54
Median RentBETTER
$1,362.1/mo
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.5
Property Tax RateTIE
1.80%
Price Change (1Y)
-3.0%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth Difference
−$143,000
Key Differences
Home Prices
El Paso's median home price of $225,562.43 is lower than San Antonio's $252,852.54 by 11%.
Monthly Rent
Renting in El Paso costs $1,503.81/mo compared to $1,362.1/mo in San Antonio—a difference of $141.71/mo.
Buy vs Rent Verdict
Both cities currently favor renting.
Break-Even Timeline
Break-even analysis varies based on market conditions in each city.