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

Median Home Cost is 74% more expensive in Palm Springs.

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

A salary of $30,000 in Desert Hot Springs, California should increase to $36,591 in Palm 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.

DESERT HOT SPRINGS vs. PALM SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Desert Hot Springs, California vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 22.0% more expensive than Desert Hot Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $36,591 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Desert Hot Springs, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Desert Hot Springs, California

Desert Hot Springs, CA vs. Palm Springs, CA

Compared to Desert Hot Springs, Palm Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

85.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.7% higher

Commute

9.8% lower

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Desert Hot Springs, California vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Desert Hot Springs, CA vs. Palm Springs, CA

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