Brownsville, Texas vs. El Centro, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Centro, California is 34.5% more expensive than Brownsville, Texas.

You would need a salary of $100,851 in El Centro, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brownsville, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Centro, California is more expensive than Brownsville, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in El Centro
than in Brownsville, Texas
Brownsville, TX vs. El Centro, CA
Compared to Brownsville, El Centro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.5% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  0.2% higher
  Health
  18.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.6% higher