Cost of Living Calculator - El Centro, California vs Desert Shores, California


The cost of living in Desert Shores, California is 19.0% cheaper than El Centro, California.

You would need a salary of $60,732 in Desert Shores, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Centro, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Desert Shores, California is cheaper than El Centro, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Desert Shores
than in El Centro, California
El Centro, CA vs Desert Shores, CA
Compared to El Centro, Desert Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  4.8% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.