Oil City, Pennsylvania vs. El Centro, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Centro, California is 48.6% more expensive than Oil City, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $35,675 in El Centro, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oil City, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Centro, California is more expensive than Oil City, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
295% more expensive in El Centro
than in Oil City, Pennsylvania
Oil City, PA vs. El Centro, CA
Compared to Oil City, El Centro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.6% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  433.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  9.6% higher
  Health
  33.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower