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

Transportation is 25% cheaper in Vail.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Desert Hot Springs, California could decrease to $48,769 in Vail, Arizona (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. VAIL
Cost of Living Comparison

Desert Hot Springs, California vs. Vail, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vail, Arizona is 2.5% cheaper than Desert Hot Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $48,769 in Vail, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Desert Hot Springs, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Vail, Arizona is cheaper than Desert Hot Springs, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
25% cheaper in Vail
than in Desert Hot Springs, California

Desert Hot Springs, CA vs. Vail, AZ

Compared to Desert Hot Springs, Vail is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

23.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

2.2% lower

Commute

25.9% lower

Health

2.2% lower

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Personal

2.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Desert Hot Springs, California vs. Vail, Arizona

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