Cheapest Texas sun; isolated, thinner job market.
Median home price falls from about $620K (Massachusetts statewide) to $233K — roughly $387K of housing headroom, before property tax (1.68% effective ≈ $3,914/yr).
Top marginal state income tax drops from 9% to 0% — on $150K of taxable income, roughly $13,500/yr back (marginal-rate approximation; your effective savings depend on brackets and deductions).
| Dimension | El Paso score |
|---|---|
| Winter mildness | 8/10 |
| Summer comfort | 5/10 |
| Walkability | 6/10 |
| Outdoor access | 6/10 |
| Culture & food | 5/10 |
| Healthcare | 8/10 |
| Airport connectivity | 7/10 |
| Schools | 5/10 |
| Safety | 7/10 |
| Hazard safety | 10/10 |
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