Cost of Living Calculator - Harlingen, Texas vs El Centro, California


The cost of living in El Centro, California is 39.6% more expensive than Harlingen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $104,727 in El Centro, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Harlingen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Centro, California is more expensive than Harlingen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in El Centro
than in Harlingen, Texas
Harlingen, TX vs El Centro, CA
Compared to Harlingen, El Centro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.6% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  135.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  17.7% higher
  Health
  18.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.4% higher

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