Bethel, Connecticut vs. Desert Center, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Desert Center, California is 21.5% cheaper than Bethel, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $84,827 in Desert Center, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethel, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Desert Center, California is cheaper than Bethel, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Desert Center
than in Bethel, Connecticut
Bethel, CT vs. Desert Center, CA
Compared to Bethel, Desert Center is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  15.8% higher
  Health
  19.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% lower