Lubbock, Texas vs. El Centro, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Centro, California is 22.3% more expensive than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $61,152 in El Centro, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Centro, California is more expensive than Lubbock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in El Centro
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs. El Centro, CA
Compared to Lubbock, El Centro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  17.4% higher
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower