Phoenix, Arizona vs. El Centro, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Centro, California is 9.2% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $63,560 in El Centro, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Centro, California is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in El Centro
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. El Centro, CA
Compared to Phoenix, El Centro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  27.2% lower
  Health
  28.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower