Ridgefield, Washington vs. El Centro, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Centro, California is 27.9% cheaper than Ridgefield, Washington.

You would need a salary of $36,075 in El Centro, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgefield, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Centro, California is cheaper than Ridgefield, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in El Centro
than in Ridgefield, Washington
Ridgefield, WA vs. El Centro, CA
Compared to Ridgefield, El Centro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.1% higher
  Commute
  39.5% lower
  Health
  30.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower