Cost of Living Calculator - El Centro, California vs East Chicago, Indiana


The cost of living in East Chicago, Indiana is 24.7% cheaper than El Centro, California.

You would need a salary of $56,460 in East Chicago, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in El Centro, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Chicago, Indiana is cheaper than El Centro, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in East Chicago
than in El Centro, California
El Centro, CA vs East Chicago, IN
Compared to El Centro, East Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  3.1% higher
  Health
  21.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher

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