Killeen, Texas vs. Desert Hot Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Desert Hot Springs, California is 36.4% more expensive than Killeen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $68,221 in Desert Hot Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Killeen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Desert Hot Springs, California is more expensive than Killeen, Texas
• 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 Killeen, Texas
Killeen, TX vs. Desert Hot Springs, CA
Compared to Killeen, Desert Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.4% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  82.2% higher
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% higher