Monterey, California vs. El Centro, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Centro, California is 43.6% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $42,324 in El Centro, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Centro, California is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in El Centro
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. El Centro, CA
Compared to Monterey, El Centro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.6% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% higher
  Commute
  6.8% lower
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower