Top 10 reasons to love El Paso, TX.....
1) COST OF LIVING
El Paso's low cost of living compares very favorably with other major cities. On average, El Pasoans pay 94% of the national average for all items.
El Paso's cost of living is low compared to other U.S. cities.
San Diego, CA |
127.5 |
Santa Fe, NM |
114.5 |
Denver, CO |
108.6 |
Las Vegas, NV |
107.0 |
Albuquerque, NM |
102.8 |
Phoenix, AZ |
100.8 |
Tuscon, AZ |
98.1 |
EL PASO, TX |
94.6 |
These statistics were provided by the Industrial Development Council of the Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce.
2) CULTURAL DIVERSITY
Over the past 400 years the many cultures have enriched El Paso. Native Indians, Spanish conquistadors, Central and South Americans, Europeans and Asians have all contributed in enriching El Paso's cultural life.
3) NO STATE INCOME TAX
El Pasoans aren't hit with a state, city or county income tax.
4) WEATHER
Plenty of hot enjoyable weather. That's why we're know as "The Sun City." El Paso's average summer high is 95 degrees with fairly low humidity. The average winter high temperature is 50.6 - 60 degrees. Annual rainfall is only 8.65 inches. You can enjoy 202 days per year of clear skies. Current weather
5) One of the 10 Cities Most Safe From Natural Disasters according to an article recently published in US News-Money & Business http://www.usnews.com/blogs/the-home-front/2008/9/25/the-10-cities-most-safe-from-natural-disasters.html
Here's a list of the 10 cities.
1. Mesa, AZ
2. Milwaukee, WI
3. Cleveland, OH
4. Phoenix, AZ
5. Tucson, AZ
6. El Paso, TX
7. Colorado Springs, CO
8. Philadelphia, PA
9. Minneapolis, MN
10. Detroit, MI
7) THE FOOD - El Paso specializes in Mexican dishes which you can enjoy throughout the city.
Chicos Tacos is a locally owned business that was founded in 1953. Chicos Tacos is known for its "rolled tacos" drenched in a yummy spicy tomato like sauce. Those that leave El Paso and come back to visit make it a point to grab Chicos Tacos before they leave El Paso. Get a single order of (3 rolled tacos) or get a double order of 6 with EXTRA CHEESE!
8) The MILITARY - We have such a large military family. https://www.bliss.army.mil
9) University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) - GO MINERS!!! http://www.utep.edu
10) EASY COMMUTING - Alternative roads pave the way for a much easier & relaxing commute around the city. Sure we have some traffic but nothing compared to other big cities I've been to.
The city of El Paso is the 5th LARGEST city in Texas and the 23rd LARGEST CITY in the United States. The city of Juarez is the 5th LARGEST city in Mexico. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Population_of_Texas_cities_in_2000
(RANKING ACCORDING TO THE YEAR 2000 U.S. CENSUS AND XII CENSO 2000)
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