Cost of Living Calculator - El Centro, California vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 117.8% more expensive than El Centro, California.

You would need a salary of $217,832 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Centro, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than El Centro, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
285% more expensive in San Jose
than in El Centro, California
El Centro, CA vs San Jose, CA
Compared to El Centro, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  117.8% 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
  15.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  387.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  76.0% higher
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher

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