Cost of Living Calculator - Riverside, California vs El Centro, California


The cost of living in El Centro, California is 26.4% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $55,201 in El Centro, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Centro, California is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in El Centro
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs El Centro, CA
Compared to Riverside, El Centro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  41.3% lower
  Health
  36.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower

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