Dallas, Texas vs. El Centro, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Centro, California is 2.3% cheaper than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $73,292 in El Centro, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Centro, California is cheaper than Dallas, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
26% cheaper in El Centro
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. El Centro, CA
Compared to Dallas, El Centro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% lower
      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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  26.7% lower
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower