San Diego, California vs. Centralia, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Centralia, Illinois is 54.5% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $36,409 in Centralia, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Centralia, Illinois is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% cheaper in Centralia
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Centralia, IL
Compared to San Diego, Centralia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.5% 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
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  33.6% lower
  Health
  43.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower