Fruitland, Idaho vs. El Centro, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Centro, California is 9.2% more expensive than Fruitland, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $120,100 in El Centro, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fruitland, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Centro, California is more expensive than Fruitland, Idaho
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
103% more expensive in El Centro
than in Fruitland, Idaho
Fruitland, ID vs. El Centro, CA
Compared to Fruitland, El Centro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  18.8% higher
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher