What is a pro or con of living in El Centro, Californiacompared to College Station, Texas?

Health is 17% more expensive in El Centro.

What salary do I need to live in El Centro, California copmared to College Station, Texas?

A salary of $75,000 in College Station, Texas should increase to $83,644 in El Centro, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

COLLEGE STATION vs. EL CENTRO
Cost of Living Comparison

College Station, Texas vs. El Centro, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Centro, California is 11.5% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $83,644 in El Centro, California to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, El Centro, California is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Health
17% more expensive in El Centro
than in College Station, Texas

College Station, TX vs. El Centro, CA

Compared to College Station, El Centro is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

16.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

5.6% higher

Commute

22.4% higher

Health

17.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.0% higher

Cost of Food

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College Station, Texas vs. El Centro, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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