Cost of Living Calculator - El Centro, California vs Palm Springs, California


The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 35.6% more expensive than El Centro, California.

You would need a salary of $101,673 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Centro, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than El Centro, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in El Centro, California
El Centro, CA vs Palm Springs, CA
Compared to El Centro, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.6% higher
      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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  51.6% higher
  Health
  26.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher

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