Desert Hot Springs, California vs. Santa Clarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clarita, California is 34.5% more expensive than Desert Hot Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $83,902 in Santa Clarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Desert Hot Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clarita, 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
114% more expensive in Santa Clarita
than in Desert Hot Springs, California
Desert Hot Springs, CA vs. Santa Clarita, CA
Compared to Desert Hot Springs, Santa Clarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.5% higher
      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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  13.6% lower
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower