El Centro, California vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 23.2% more expensive than El Centro, California.

You would need a salary of $61,601 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Centro, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than El Centro, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Sacramento
than in El Centro, California
El Centro, CA vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to El Centro, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  41.0% higher
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher