Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. El Centro, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Centro, California is 6.0% cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $47,000 in El Centro, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Centro, California is cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
30% cheaper in El Centro
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs. El_Centro, CA
Compared to Minneapolis, El_Centro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  20.9% lower
  Health
  56.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower