Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. El Centro, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Centro, California is 24.6% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $62,311 in El Centro, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Centro, California is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in El Centro
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. El Centro, CA
Compared to Cedar Rapids, El Centro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  24.7% higher
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower