What is a pro or con of living in El Centro, Californiacompared to Denver, Colorado?

Median Home Cost is 46% cheaper in El Centro.

What salary do I need to live in El Centro, California copmared to Denver, Colorado?

A salary of $50,000 in Denver, Colorado could decrease to $38,615 in El Centro, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

DENVER vs. EL CENTRO
Cost of Living Comparison

Denver, Colorado vs. El Centro, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Centro, California is 22.8% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $38,615 in El Centro, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, El Centro, California is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in El Centro
than in Denver, Colorado

Denver, CO vs. El Centro, CA

Compared to Denver, El Centro is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

51.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.0% higher

Commute

26.1% lower

Health

41.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Denver, Colorado vs. El Centro, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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