Irvine, California vs. El Centro, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Centro, California is 45.5% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $27,250 in El Centro, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Centro, California is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in El Centro
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. El Centro, CA
Compared to Irvine, El Centro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.5% lower
      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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  22.7% lower
  Health
  27.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower