What is a pro or con of living in Desert Hot Springs, Californiacompared to Bakersfield, California?

Median Home Cost is 1% more expensive in Desert Hot Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Desert Hot Springs, California copmared to Bakersfield, California?

A salary of $140,000 in Bakersfield, California should increase to $148,530 in Desert Hot Springs, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BAKERSFIELD vs. DESERT HOT SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Bakersfield, California vs. Desert Hot Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Desert Hot Springs, California is 6.1% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $148,530 in Desert Hot Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Desert Hot Springs, California is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Desert Hot Springs
than in Bakersfield, California

Bakersfield, CA vs. Desert Hot Springs, CA

Compared to Bakersfield, Desert Hot Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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1.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

7.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.5% lower

Commute

39.3% higher

Health

4.7% lower

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Personal

2.8% higher

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Bakersfield, California vs. Desert Hot Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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