Cities Similar to El Centro, CA
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to El Centro, CA
1. Rexburg, ID
39,975 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$406K
Rent estimate
$1,020/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Calexico, CA
38,224 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$383K
Rent estimate
$1,130/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Twin Falls, ID
54,943 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$359K
Rent estimate
$980/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Delano, CA
51,500 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$329K
Rent estimate
$1,040/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Hanford, CA
59,938 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$374K
Rent estimate
$1,140/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Madera, CA
68,079 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$375K
Rent estimate
$1,055/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Logan, UT
55,250 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$414K
Rent estimate
$900/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Idaho Falls, ID
68,001 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$403K
Rent estimate
$1,020/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Brawley, CA
27,849 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$351K
Rent estimate
$980/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Tooele, UT
39,263 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$458K
Rent estimate
$1,010/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to El Centro
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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