Chicago, Illinois vs. El Centro, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Centro, California is 8.1% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $45,950 in El Centro, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Centro, California is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
38% cheaper in El Centro
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. El Centro, CA
Compared to Chicago, El Centro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  38.1% lower
  Health
  34.9% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  11.6% lower
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