El Centro, California vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 62.5% more expensive than El Centro, California.

You would need a salary of $268,146 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Centro, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, 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
171% more expensive in San Diego
than in El Centro, California
El Centro, CA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to El Centro, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.5% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  213.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  40.1% higher
  Health
  25.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher