El Centro, California vs. Rancho San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho San Diego, California is 51.8% more expensive than El Centro, California.

You would need a salary of $204,894 in Rancho San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Centro, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho San Diego, California is more expensive than El Centro, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
145% more expensive in Rancho San Diego
than in El Centro, California
El Centro, CA vs. Rancho San Diego, CA
Compared to El Centro, Rancho San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.8% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  168.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  46.3% higher
  Health
  25.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher