What is a pro or con of living in Rutherfordton, North Carolinacompared to Desert Hot Springs, California?

Median Home Cost is 36% cheaper in Rutherfordton.

What salary do I need to live in Rutherfordton, North Carolina copmared to Desert Hot Springs, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Desert Hot Springs, California could decrease to $38,788 in Rutherfordton, North Carolina (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. RUTHERFORDTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Desert Hot Springs, California vs. Rutherfordton, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rutherfordton, North Carolina is 22.4% cheaper than Desert Hot Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $38,788 in Rutherfordton, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Desert Hot Springs, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rutherfordton, North Carolina is cheaper than Desert Hot Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Rutherfordton
than in Desert Hot Springs, California

Desert Hot Springs, CA vs. Rutherfordton, NC

Compared to Desert Hot Springs, Rutherfordton is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

33.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.5% lower

Commute

46.1% lower

Health

42.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

12.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Desert Hot Springs, California vs. Rutherfordton, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Desert Hot Springs, CA vs. Rutherfordton, NC

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