Golden Valley, Arizona vs. Desert Hot Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $30,506 in Desert Hot Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden Valley, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Desert Hot Springs, California is more expensive than Golden Valley, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Desert Hot Springs
than in Golden Valley, Arizona
Golden Valley, AZ vs. Desert Hot Springs, CA
Compared to Golden Valley, Desert Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  53.2% higher
  Health
  33.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher

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