Reno, Nevada vs. El Centro, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Centro, California is 18.4% cheaper than Reno, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $81,570 in El Centro, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reno, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Centro, California is cheaper than Reno, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in El Centro
than in Reno, Nevada
Reno, NV vs. El Centro, CA
Compared to Reno, El Centro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  8.9% lower
  Health
  24.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower