Macon scores higher on the Star Score index — 82 vs 80 — driven mainly by gross yield. El Paso yields 7.8% gross on a $233,011 typical home; Macon yields 7.4% on $196,903 (September 2026 data).
| Metric | El Paso | Macon |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $233,011 | $196,903 |
| Typical rent | $1,521 | $1,212 |
| Price-to-rent ratio | 13 | 14 |
| Gross yield | 7.8% | 7.4% |
| Star Score | 80 | 82 |