Cost of Living Calculator - El Centro, California vs Calais, Maine


The cost of living in Calais, Maine is 22.4% cheaper than El Centro, California.

You would need a salary of $38,804 in Calais, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in El Centro, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Calais, Maine is cheaper than El Centro, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Calais
than in El Centro, California
El Centro, CA vs Calais, ME
Compared to El Centro, Calais is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  17.6% lower
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower

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