Salmon, Idaho vs. El Centro, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Centro, California is 14.1% more expensive than Salmon, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $57,052 in El Centro, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salmon, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Centro, California is more expensive than Salmon, Idaho
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
52% more expensive in El Centro
than in Salmon, Idaho
Salmon, ID vs. El Centro, CA
Compared to Salmon, El Centro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  31.8% higher
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower